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Apple Downgraded: Analyst Sees Risks Amid Competition

6/5/2025

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Needham analyst Laura Martin downgraded Apple (AAPL) to hold due to high valuation and earnings risks.
She eliminated her $225 price target, recommending a more favorable entry point of $170-$180/share.
Apple encounters competition from Google and Meta in smart glasses and generative AI, impacting its ecosystem.
Year-to-date, Apple shares have declined by 19%, closing at $202.82.

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Needham analyst Laura Martin downgraded Apple (AAPL) to hold due to high valuation and earnings risks.
She eliminated her $225 price target, recommending a more favorable entry point of $170-$180/share.
Apple encounters competition from Google and Meta in smart glasses and generative AI, impacting its ecosystem.
Year-to-date, Apple shares have declined by 19%, closing at $202.82.