Apple Stock Hits Record High as Analysts Predict AI-Driven Growth in 2025

Analysts project a major iPhone upgrade cycle and $4 trillion market cap fueled by Apple's AI strategy.

Apple shares reached an all-time intraday high of $260 on Thursday, closing at $259.02, with a market cap nearing $4 trillion.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raised Apple's price target to $325, citing a 'golden era of growth' driven by AI integration across its product ecosystem.
The anticipated AI-driven iPhone upgrade cycle could lead to record-breaking sales of over 240 million units in fiscal year 2025, analysts predict.
Apple's AI strategy includes features like Apple Intelligence, which enhances device functionality and expands its services revenue potential.
Despite optimism, challenges such as macroeconomic headwinds, regulatory barriers, and consumer adoption rates remain factors to watch.