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Apple Inc (AAPL) — closed signal from March 23, 2026

Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on June 21, 2026 — +17.8% at the close.

Predicted vs. what happened

AAPL price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted

$248.00 – $255.00Entry zone — fair-value band

$253.02Published — price the day we called it

$288.44Target — the price the thesis aimed for

$317.40Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return

$298.01Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Target reached

Reached its target in 45 days.

At window close

+17.8%

realized, from the publication price to the last close inside the window

Peak gain

+25.4%

peak, from the publication price — not a realized return

S&P 500, same window

+14.2%

SPY over the identical days, dividend-adjusted

Window close

$298.01

last close inside the window, ended June 21, 2026

Peak price

$317.40

peak on June 8, 2026 — not a realized return

Days to target

The thesis — published March 23, 2026

Predicted growth

+14%

over the measurement window

Target price

$288.44

the price the thesis aimed for

Entry zone

$248.00 – $255.00

the fair-value band we waited for

Price at publication

$253.02

published March 23, 2026

Confidence

77%

how strongly the data lined up

Timeframe

Short-term (0–3 months)

Apple is a steadier large technology stock. Recent surveys show more people in China plan to upgrade iPhones, which helps near-term sales. The stock recently fell back instead of running up quickly, so there is room for a recovery. Strong services and a big installed base help the company hold up if markets wobble, but momentum needs clearer signs to confirm a full 0-3 month turnaround.

Primary drivers

Stronger iPhone upgrade intent points to nearer-term sales
Large services business and device base steady product cycles
Pullback creates space for recovery without an overbought setup
Strong brand and cash flow help defend the stock in weak markets

How it played out

AAPL: target reached in 45 days

Lyra published AAPL at $253.02 with an expected gain of 14% and a $288.44 target. The thesis pointed to stronger iPhone upgrade intent in China, the services business and installed device base, room for recovery after a pullback, and the company's brand and cash flow. It also said clearer momentum was needed for a full turnaround.

The stock reached the target in 45 days. It later peaked at $317.40 on June 8, a gain of 25.4% during the window. AAPL ended the period at $298.01, still above the target. The thesis played out and exceeded its stated price objective.

What happened during the window

On April 16, Apple reported new environmental milestones for recycled materials and product packaging. On June 8, Apple previewed new software releases and a new version of Siri at its developer conference.

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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