Apple Faces Pivotal Year as Analysts Back AI Strategy Despite Stock Decline

Wedbush analysts highlight Apple's vast user base and potential AI-driven growth as key to overcoming recent challenges.

Apple's stock has fallen over 8% in 2025, with analysts debating the impact of weaker iPhone sales and competition in China.
Wedbush analysts reaffirm a $325 price target, citing Apple's 1.5 billion iPhone user base as a unique advantage in the AI market.
Apple Intelligence, the company's AI platform, is being rolled out gradually and is expected to drive significant growth in app development and services revenue.
Goldman Sachs analysts lowered Apple's price target to $280 but maintained a 'buy' rating, anticipating mid-year sentiment improvement tied to new product launches and AI features.
2025 is viewed as a critical year for Apple to refine its AI strategy and address challenges, with analysts predicting long-term growth driven by AI adoption across devices.