Rep. Nancy Pelosi Unloads Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares

Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-California) recently sold shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). In a filing disclosed on January 23rd, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $5,000,001 and $25,000,000 in Apple stock on December 24th.

Representative Nancy Pelosi also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $250,001 – $500,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 1/16/2026.
• Purchased $500,001 – $1,000,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 1/16/2026.
• Purchased $500,001 – $1,000,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 1/16/2026.
• Purchased $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Vistra (NYSE:VST) on 1/16/2026.
• Sold $5,000,001 – $25,000,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,000,001 – $5,000,000 in shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $250,001 – $500,000 in shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,000,001 – $5,000,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,000,001 – $5,000,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,000,001 – $5,000,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 12/24/2025.

Apple Stock Performance

NASDAQ:AAPL traded up $4.26 on Tuesday, hitting $259.67. The stock had a trading volume of 26,981,232 shares, compared to its average volume of 47,956,016. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06. Apple Inc. has a 52-week low of $169.21 and a 52-week high of $288.62. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $269.21 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $250.65. The stock has a market cap of $3.82 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.31 and a beta of 1.09.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The iPhone maker reported $1.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.74 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $102.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $101.65 billion. Apple had a return on equity of 164.05% and a net margin of 26.92%.Apple’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.64 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts predict that Apple Inc. will post 7.28 earnings per share for the current year.

Apple Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 10th were given a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 10th. Apple’s payout ratio is currently 13.92%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. First National Bank of Hutchinson raised its stake in shares of Apple by 24.6% during the 4th quarter. First National Bank of Hutchinson now owns 35,319 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $8,845,000 after purchasing an additional 6,982 shares during the period. Eagle Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Apple by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 54,085 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $13,544,000 after purchasing an additional 272 shares during the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Apple by 14.8% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 537,314 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $134,554,000 after purchasing an additional 69,207 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Apple by 4.2% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 66,857 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $16,742,000 after buying an additional 2,695 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Highview Capital Management LLC DE increased its holdings in Apple by 2.4% in the 4th quarter. Highview Capital Management LLC DE now owns 50,264 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $12,587,000 after buying an additional 1,155 shares in the last quarter. 67.73% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Apple in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Bank of America raised their price objective on Apple from $270.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $350.00 price objective on shares of Apple in a research note on Monday, January 12th. DZ Bank upgraded Apple from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $300.00 target price on Apple in a report on Friday, October 31st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Apple has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $282.80.

Insider Activity

In other Apple news, insider Chris Kondo sold 3,752 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $271.23, for a total transaction of $1,017,654.96. Following the completion of the sale, 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 filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Apple News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target and reiterated conviction ahead of Q1, citing strong iPhone demand and Services momentum — a near-term catalyst supporting the stock. Apple gets price target boost from JPMorgan ahead of earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and previews expect 10–12% sales growth in fiscal Q1 driven by iPhone strength and Services expansion — analysts see this as the primary near-term earnings upside. Buy, Sell or Hold the Apple Stock? Key Tips Ahead of Q1 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Apple is set to unveil a Gemini-powered Siri in February (Google partnership), signaling clearer AI product progress that could boost Services and device differentiation. Apple will reportedly unveil its Gemini-powered Siri assistant in February
• Positive Sentiment: Apple plans expanded App Store ad options for developers in March, which could lift Services ad revenue if adoption is solid. Apple’s Expanded Ad Opportunities For Developers Coming in March
• Neutral Sentiment: Options traders expect a sizable post-earnings move (~4.15%), reflecting volatility around Thursday’s Q1 print — investors may trade cautiously into the report. Apple Is About to Report Q1 Earnings. Options Traders Are Expecting a 4.15% Move in AAPL Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: It’s a big earnings week for the Magnificent 7 and a Fed meeting; macro direction and AI-spend commentary from peers could amplify moves in AAPL. Magnificent 7 earnings season kicks off, spotlighting AI bets
• Neutral Sentiment: Research noting Broadcom’s expected dominance in custom AI chips is a reminder of competitive dynamics in AI hardware — relevant for Apple’s future server/AI strategy but not an immediate earnings swing. Broadcom Set To Dominate Custom AI Chip Market With 60% Share By 2027, Counterpoint Says
• Neutral Sentiment: High-profile portfolio moves (Pelosi filing) show large Apple share sales but continued long-dated call exposure — signals of portfolio reshuffling rather than a pure exit. Pelosi’s Bullish 2026 Buy List: AI, Power & Dividends
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies cut its target and warned that slowing App Store growth and Google ad exposure cap long-term upside, a voice that can weigh on sentiment ahead of results. Jefferies Flags App Store and Google Ad Risks for Apple (AAPL)
• Negative Sentiment: Smaller boutique Aletheia reiterated a Sell and trimmed its target, citing peaked hardware margins — another reminder of margin/valuation concerns for skeptics. Aletheia Maintains Sell on Apple (AAPL), Lowers Target Price

About Representative Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 11th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Pelosi (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 11th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

Pelosi is the first and only woman to serve as speaker of the House. Pelosi was first elected to the U.S. House in a special election in 1987 to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which she represented until her election to California’s 8th Congressional District in 2012. In 2002, she was elected minority leader, becoming the highest-ranking congresswoman of either party in U.S. history. When Democrats took control of the House in 2007, Pelosi made history again with her election as speaker of the House.

Pelosi was re-elected speaker of the House in 2019, following the 2018 midterm elections. She served in that role until January 3, 2023.

Notable legislation passed during her speakership includes the Affordable Care Act, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act.

Pelosi is also a prominent Democratic fundraiser, raising more than $700 million for the Democratic Party since becoming a party leader in 2002.

Nancy Pelosi was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Pelosi graduated from the Institute of Notre Dame in 1958. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in 1962. Pelosi served as the chair of the California State Democratic Party and the finance chairwoman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

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.