Rep. John McGuire Sells Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares

Representative John McGuire (Republican-Virginia) recently sold shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). In a filing disclosed on September 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Apple stock on August 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MERRILL LYNCH SEP IRA” account.

Representative John McGuire also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 8/18/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) on 7/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) on 7/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) on 7/10/2026.

Apple Stock Performance

AAPL opened at $328.21 on Friday. Apple Inc. has a 52-week low of $225.95 and a 52-week high of $344.57. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.79 trillion, a PE ratio of 37.64, a PEG ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 1.00. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $314.94 and its 200 day simple moving average is $290.13.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.13. Apple had a return on equity of 135.46% and a net margin of 27.62%.The firm had revenue of $109.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $109.04 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.57 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Apple Inc. will post 8.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Apple Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 13th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th were given a $0.27 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 10th. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. Apple’s payout ratio is currently 12.39%.

Insider Activity at Apple

In other news, insider Ben Borders sold 116 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $295.14, for a total value of $34,236.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 38,713 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,425,754.82. The trade was a 0.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, SVP Jennifer Newstead sold 1,439 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $317.01, for a total transaction of $456,177.39. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 35,790 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,345,787.90. This trade represents a 3.87% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 5,872 shares of company stock valued at $1,823,201 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.06% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Avenir Tech Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Apple during the 2nd quarter worth $29,000. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC acquired a new position in Apple in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. bought a new stake in Apple during the fourth quarter worth about $41,000. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC grew its stake in Apple by 1,800.0% during the first quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 190 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Timmons Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Apple during the fourth quarter worth about $69,000. 67.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently weighed in on AAPL. Phillip Securities cut shares of Apple from a “hold” rating to a “moderate sell” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. KGI Securities cut shares of Apple from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $315.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Apple in a report on Monday, June 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Apple from $345.00 to $340.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities upped their price objective on Apple from $300.00 to $303.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Apple presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $330.61.

Trending Headlines about Apple

Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Anticipation is building for Apple’s September 9 product event, Ternus’s first major launch as CEO. He called the upcoming release “phenomenal,” raising expectations for new premium iPhones and potentially Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Apple’s New CEO Teases Phenomenal iPhone Launch
• Positive Sentiment: The foldable iPhone represents a potential new growth engine. Morgan Stanley estimates it could contribute about $14 billion in December-quarter revenue, while other projections point to premium pricing and substantial unit sales if consumer demand is strong. Apple Foldable iPhone Revenue Estimate
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an Overweight rating with a $360 price target. Recent quarterly results also showed strong momentum, including revenue growth of 16.4% year over year and earnings above consensus estimates. Morgan Stanley Reiterates Overweight Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Ternus formally succeeded Tim Cook on September 1, with Cook remaining executive chairman. The arrangement offers continuity, but investors are watching whether Ternus’s product-focused approach can improve Apple’s position in artificial intelligence and sustain growth. John Ternus Takes the Helm at Apple
• Negative Sentiment: Memory costs have reportedly surged, potentially pushing iPhone production expenses sharply higher. Apple may need to raise prices, accept lower margins or risk weaker demand; higher prices could also slow device sales and the services revenue tied to Apple’s installed base. Apple Memory Costs and iPhone Pricing
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies downgraded Apple to Underperform after reports that Apple canceled two MacBook projects, including a large foldable model, and questioned whether the foldable iPhone will appeal beyond a niche market. Jefferies Downgrades Apple
• Negative Sentiment: Apple faces a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) UK lawsuit alleging that its App Tracking Transparency rules disadvantage third-party developers. BASF has separately sued Apple over alleged infringement of face-authentication patents, adding regulatory and litigation uncertainty. Apple UK App-Tracking Lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: Apple SVP Jennifer Newstead sold 1,439 shares worth approximately $456,000, reducing her direct ownership by 3.87%. The sale is modest relative to her remaining stake and is unlikely to materially change the investment outlook, but it is a minor cautionary signal. Apple Insider Trading Filing

About Representative McGuire

John McGuire (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McGuire (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

John McGuire was born in Richmond, Virginia. McGuire graduated from Henrico High School. He served as a U.S. Navy Seal from 1988 to 1998. His professional experience includes founding SEAL Team Physical Training Inc.

About Apple

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.