Wedbush Maintains Bullish View on Apple (AAPL) despite AI Delay Concerns
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is included among the 14 Best Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy.
On February 17, Wedbush maintained an Outperform rating on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), with a $350 price target. The firm said that the stock has declined in recent weeks as investors worried that some of its expected AI upgrades, especially those tied to Siri, could be delayed. The firm noted that investors have been frustrated after watching what it called a “soap opera” over the past year, reflecting ongoing concerns about Cupertino’s AI direction. Despite this, Wedbush believes the recent pullback is not justified. The firm said the priority for Apple is getting its AI strategy right, and it still expects the company to roll out its more advanced AI features by the summer. That timeline, in Wedbush’s view, remains on track.
At the same time, Apple is continuing to develop new AI-focused hardware. According to a February 17 Bloomberg report, the company is speeding up work on three wearable devices as part of its broader push into AI-powered products. This reflects a wider shift across the tech industry, with companies like OpenAI and Meta Platforms also investing in similar technologies.
People familiar with the plans said Apple is developing smart glasses, a wearable pendant that can be clipped to clothing or worn around the neck, and AirPods with expanded AI capabilities. These devices will be built around Siri, which will use visual context to better understand user needs and carry out tasks. The products will connect to the iPhone and rely on camera systems with different levels of capability. The people shared the information anonymously because the plans have not been publicly announced. Apple declined to comment.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a major technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and digital services worldwide.
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