Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by OLD National Bancorp IN
January 1, 2026
OLD National Bancorp IN lowered its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL – Free Report) by 0.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 665,001 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 4,400 shares during the period. Apple comprises 2.9% of OLD National Bancorp IN’s portfolio, making the stock its 6th largest holding. OLD National Bancorp IN’s holdings in Apple were worth $169,329,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Financial Futures Ltd Liability Co. increased its position in Apple by 13.2% in the 2nd quarter. Financial Futures Ltd Liability Co. now owns 3,552 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $729,000 after acquiring an additional 415 shares in the last quarter. Bell & Brown Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Apple by 0.4% during the first quarter. Bell & Brown Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 62,001 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $13,772,000 after purchasing an additional 240 shares in the last quarter. Monarch Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Apple by 4.6% during the second quarter. Monarch Capital Management Inc. now owns 66,967 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $13,740,000 after purchasing an additional 2,920 shares during the last quarter. American National Bank & Trust increased its holdings in shares of Apple by 2.4% in the second quarter. American National Bank & Trust now owns 195,482 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $40,107,000 after purchasing an additional 4,543 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Riverwater Partners LLC raised its position in Apple by 17.9% in the 2nd quarter. Riverwater Partners LLC now owns 5,404 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $1,109,000 after purchasing an additional 819 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 67.73% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Apple
Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Retail‑tracking data and commentators say Apple saw a strong holiday season with robust demand for iPhone, AirPods and iPad — evidence of near‑term revenue strength. Ca$htag$: Apple (AAPL) Strong Holiday Season
- Positive Sentiment: Wedbush’s Dan Ives and other bulls argue Apple’s “invisible AI” (background AI embedded across devices/services) gives it durable upside into 2026 without needing flashy launches. Apple’s ‘Invisible AI’ Strategy Is Why 5-Star Analyst Dan Ives Sees Upside Into 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Analysis argues Apple could benefit from “invisible” AI that improves products/services and monetization without needing headline-grabbing demos — a bullish catalyst for multiples if execution continues. Why Apple Stock Could Benefit From ‘Invisible’ AI?
- Positive Sentiment: Several pieces suggest Apple could attract a higher AI‑style valuation in 2026 if it demonstrates AI-driven service growth and device upgrade cycles. Why Apple Might Attract More of an AI Multiple in 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage notes Apple remains a core player in a challenging PC/device market — institutional demand for enterprise devices helps fundamentals but macro risks remain. 3 Stocks to Watch From the Challenging Computer Industry
- Neutral Sentiment: New U.S. digital trade legislation (S.3399) could affect cross‑border data rules and digital services — a policy tailwind or headwind for large global tech firms depending on final terms. New Bill: Senator Todd Young introduces S. 3399: Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports and TV segments highlight Apple’s AI missteps in 2025 (missed Siri generative features, underwhelming demos), keeping pressure on sentiment until Apple delivers clear product wins. Apple needs to deliver an AI-charged Siri so good it gets older iPhone users to upgrade
- Negative Sentiment: Summaries of 2025 tech failures single out Apple among firms with “misfires,” feeding narrative risk that AI execution lags peers and could cap multiple expansion. Big Promises, Bigger Fails: Meta’s Cringe Demo, Apple’s Misfires, GPT-5’s Letdown…
- Negative Sentiment: Macro/valuation bears argue growth is modest in some segments and that AAPL’s near-term upside may be limited — a view that pressures the stock absent strong AI proof. Apple: Don’t Expect Much Growth Here
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting that Warren Buffett/Berkshire has materially trimmed AAPL positions over the past two years keeps attention on insider/institutional flows and is a psychological headwind. The 76-Year-Old Reason Why Buffett Has Been Selling Apple
Apple Stock Down 0.4%
Shares of NASDAQ AAPL opened at $271.86 on Thursday. Apple Inc. has a 52-week low of $169.21 and a 52-week high of $288.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 0.89. The stock has a market cap of $4.02 trillion, a P/E ratio of 36.39, a P/E/G ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 1.10. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $273.25 and a 200 day moving average price of $243.59.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The iPhone maker reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.74 by $0.11. Apple had a net margin of 26.92% and a return on equity of 164.05%. The company had revenue of $102.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $101.65 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.64 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that Apple Inc. will post 7.28 EPS for the current year.
Apple Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 13th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 10th were paid a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 10th. Apple’s payout ratio is presently 13.92%.
Insider Transactions at Apple
In related news, insider Chris Kondo sold 3,752 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $271.23, for a total value of $1,017,654.96. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 15,098 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,095,030.54. The trade was a 19.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Kevan Parekh sold 4,199 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $247.39, for a total value of $1,038,790.61. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 8,765 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,168,373.35. The trade was a 32.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $315.00 price objective (up from $305.00) on shares of Apple in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. HSBC set a $220.00 price target on Apple and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 8th. Loop Capital reissued a “buy” rating and set a $325.00 price objective (up from $315.00) on shares of Apple in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Wedbush set a $350.00 target price on shares of Apple and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Phillip Securities cut shares of Apple from a “hold” rating to a “moderate sell” rating and set a $200.00 price target for the company. in a research report on Thursday, September 11th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $283.92.
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Apple Company Profile
Apple Inc NASDAQ: AAPL is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and services. Over its history Apple has evolved from personal computers to a broad portfolio that spans mobile devices, wearables, home entertainment and digital services.
Apple’s principal hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet, Mac personal computers, Apple Watch wearable devices and a range of accessories such as AirPods and HomePod.
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