Wall Street Analyst Raises Apple’s Price Target to $350, Citing Boost from New AI Strategy

Jakarta, Pintu News – Some on Wall Street are starting to get optimistic about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock, citing hopes of renewed momentum as the company increases its focus on artificial intelligence (AI).

On December 9, Apple (AAPLX) stock was trading at $277, down about 0.5% for the day. Since the beginning of the year, AAPL stock has risen by 13%.

Analyst Raises Apple Stock Price Target to $350

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives raised his price target for Apple shares from $320 to $350 and maintained his ‘Outperform’ rating. He expects 2026 to be Apple’s full entry point into the AI market, supported by strong iPhone 17 sales towards the end of the year, especially in China.

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Ives noted that Apple is starting to show a clearer direction of its AI strategy under new leadership, and is expected to announce an expanded partnership with Google Gemini early next year.

He also projected that potential revenue from AI could add between $75 to $100 per share in value in the next few years. CEO Tim Cook is expected to remain at the helm of the company at least until 2027 to guide this transition.

Apple’s New Monetization Opportunity

On the other hand, Evercore ISI also raised its price target for Apple shares from $300 to $325, citing its upcoming AI strategy as a key growth driver.

Analyst Amit Daryanani predicts a big launch of Siri 2.0 in early 2026, which will be powered by Google Gemini. This new version of Siri is expected to provide multimodal interactions, more advanced artificial intelligence on devices, and an architecture that still emphasizes Apple’s signature privacy.

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Interestingly, Apple is expected to give users access to large-scale AI models such as ChatGPT and Gemini. This is seen as a long-term monetization opportunity.

In addition, Evercore also highlighted potential revenue from AI-as-a-Service, faster device upgrades, as well as broader partnerships with large language model (LLM) providers. They emphasized that Apple Intelligence could be a significant profit driver.

Overall, Evercore maintains an ‘Outperform’ rating on Apple’s stock and expects the company to stick to its capital-efficient AI approach, while creating new sources of revenue through its “AI toll booth” model.

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FAQ

What caused Wall Street analysts to be optimistic about Apple stock?

Analysts are optimistic as Apple increases its focus on artificial intelligence, which is expected to bring new momentum and significant monetization opportunities.

What is the new price target set by Daniel Ives for Apple stock?

Daniel Ives of Wedbush has increased his price target for Apple shares to $350 from $320 previously.

What is Tim Cook’s role in Apple’s transition to AI?

Tim Cook is expected to remain at the helm of Apple until at least 2027, guiding the company through the transition to artificial intelligence.

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• Finbold. Wall Street Analysts Update Apple Stock Price. Accessed on December 10, 2025