Apple Inc. Stock (AAPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets: Siri 2.0, iPhone 17 Momentum, and App Store Risks — Updated Dec. 21, 2025
December 21, 2025 — Apple Inc. stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar mix of forces pulling it in different directions: a strong iPhone upgrade narrative, a rising “Apple Intelligence” (AI) expectations trade, and intensifying global pressure on the App Store’s economics. As of Dec. 21, 2025, AAPL is quoted around $273.67, after a prior close near $272.19, with a reported 52‑week range of roughly $169.21 to $288.62. Consensus-style snapshots point to an average 12‑month analyst target around $287.71, with a high estimate near $350 and low near $215, and a net “Buy”-leaning mix