Apple’s Slowed Growth and AI Strategy Under Scrutiny
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has reported stagnated growth, with the company delivering high-single-digit growth for the past several years. Currently valued at approximately $3.9 trillion, Apple ranks among the top three companies globally by market capitalization, trailing Nvidia at $4.6 trillion. Despite the pressure to innovate, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), Apple has not launched any groundbreaking products, causing concern among investors.
The company’s stock is trading at a high P/E ratio of 32 times forward earnings, raising questions about its valuation compared to its competitors. In 2025, Apple’s stock price rose by only 8.6%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500, which saw a 16.4% increase. Analysts are skeptical about Apple’s ability to outperform the market in the coming years unless it can re-establish its innovative edge.
