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Ian King here with some very big news.
After 220 Executive Orders in one year. And with nearly three full years left in office…
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On February 24th, President Trump is expected to issue what I believe will be his FINAL Executive Order.
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Why Apple's Sell-Off May Be Overdone Right Before Earnings
Reported by Sam Quirke. Article Posted: 1/22/2026.
What You Need to Know
- Apple’s stock has retraced sharply and entered deeply oversold territory technically, creating a potential buying setup ahead of earnings.
- Despite recent share weakness, Apple’s fundamentals—strong margins, recurring services revenue, and capital return programs—remain intact.
- Analyst optimism and upbeat price targets underscore expectations that a positive earnings report could trigger a meaningful rebound.
Shares of tech giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) have been under pressure as investors sell the stock. Trading around $245, shares are roughly 15% below last month's all-time high. The mostly one-directional drop is notable given Apple's reputation as one of the market's more dependable large-cap performers. The broader backdrop hasn't helped: rising geopolitical tensions have prompted a sharp risk-off sentiment across equities this past week.
What makes the setup stand out is how stretched some of the stock's technical indicators have become. This month Apple's relative strength index (RSI) plunged to about 18—the lowest reading since September 2008—placing it in extreme oversold territory. That raises the question of whether selling pressure has gone too far, too fast, especially with earnings due next week.
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Click here to watch Jeff's urgent briefingAn RSI reading this low would attract attention even without further context. With Apple heading into a closely watched earnings report next week, the setup is even more interesting.
Apple's long track record of beating analyst expectations each quarter frames the opportunity: after such aggressive selling, might the worst-case scenario already be priced in?
Apple's Fundamentals Continue to Support the Bull Case
From a business perspective, recent share-price action looks increasingly disconnected from the company's fundamentals. Few peers can match Apple's consistency in exceeding expectations. Gross margins remain healthy, and its ecosystem-driven model continues to generate dependable cash flow.
Apple's capital-return strategy also provides a meaningful cushion for investors considering a purchase. A robust share buyback program and steady dividend growth mean management is a persistent buyer during periods of weakness. That doesn't prevent drawdowns, but it can limit how long pessimism dominates.
There are, of course, headwinds behind the sell-off. iPhone shipments have come under pressure, and Apple's valuation sits toward the upper end of its recent range. Those factors explain some caution, but they don't fully justify the speed or scale of the recent decline.
Analyst Conviction Builds Going Into Apple's Earnings Report
The buy-the-dip thesis gains further support from analyst conviction. This week Evercore added Apple to its tactical outperform list ahead of next week's earnings, signaling confidence results will exceed expectations.
A key theme in recent commentary is the mix of iPhone sales. Higher-end models have reportedly accounted for a larger share of demand, supporting average selling prices and margins. Services revenue is also expected to remain a steady growth engine, helping offset any softness in hardware volumes.
Evercore set a new price target of $330, implying roughly 35% upside. Wedbush last week issued a more bullish $350 target, reinforcing the view that the market may have overreacted. Even a modest beat on revenue or earnings could shift sentiment, particularly given how washed-out momentum already looks.
Apple's Risk/Reward Skews Favorably at Current Levels
None of this makes Apple risk-free. Earnings next week matter more than usual, and a genuine miss would likely trigger further weakness, especially if geopolitical tensions escalate.
Still, the setup looks increasingly asymmetric. This is the most oversold the stock has been in nearly two decades. For a company with Apple's balance sheet, margins and long track record of returning capital to shareholders, the risk/reward at current levels appears compelling to many investors.
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