Apple has expanded into smart home with its new Apple HomeView hub and Apple Home Collection accessories, a move the article says reframes how investors view the company's hardware and services mix. Apple shares have risen 25.8% year to date, and the 1-year total shareholder return is 38.2%. A most-followed narrative sets fair value at $253.43, versus the last close of $340.97, a 34.5% premium, and 183 investors see Apple as 35% overvalued. The article also highlights the iPhone's call-screening feature as a valuable addition and flags risks such as slower smart home adoption or shifting privacy attitudes.
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• NeutralApple Inc.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.0T |
| Close on 10/12/2026 | 340.97 |
| Change that session | +1.29% |
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