Apple remains one of the main beneficiaries of AI-driven market optimism; however, in recent weeks the stock has started to react noticeably to any signs of delays and margin deterioration. The key growth driver right now is expectations around WWDC 2026 and the launch of the next generation of Siri/Apple Intelligence.
The market is effectively pricing in an “AI supercycle” scenario for the iPhone, meaning any weak signals could trigger sharp downside moves.
Investors are increasingly concerned that Apple is lagging behind OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft in the pace of generative AI deployment. Analysts point out directly: if Siri 2.0 and AI features turn out to be less impressive than expected, the current valuation premium in AAPL could compress quickly. Some funds are already taking profits after the strong rally, fearing a classic “buy the rumor, sell the news” scenario following WWDC.
Risks: tariffs, China, and margin pressure
Another source of pressure comes from tariffs and the costly relocation of production away from China. Apple is actively expanding iPhone manufacturing in India and Vietnam, but the transition remains expensive and operationally complex. According to analysts, even a partial retention of new tariffs could cost the company billions annually and weigh on hardware margins.
Against this backdrop, the market is becoming far more sensitive to any negative developments: product delays, weak iPhone demand, or rising AI-related expenses. The stock already experienced local corrections in the spring following reports of delays in Siri AI features and increased capital expenditures. If Apple fails to demonstrate convincing monetization of AI services in the second half of the year, pressure on valuation multiples may intensify.
Base market scenario
The current base case for AAPL is as follows: in the long term, the market still believes in the strength of Apple’s ecosystem and services business, but in the short term the stock is becoming significantly more volatile. Bullish sentiment is likely to persist into WWDC, but increased turbulence may follow the event—especially if AI updates appear evolutionary rather than breakthrough. For the market, this is no longer a “stable Big Tech story,” but a bet on whether Apple can prove it remains a true leader in the new AI era.
Near-term outlook
Attempts to extend the rally are currently capped by resistance in the $310–312 range, while demand continues to hold on pullbacks toward the $308 support level, keeping the door open for a breakout and a move toward $315–320. A loss of support— as noted in the article Apple under pressure as investors lock in profits—would increase downside pressure and could trigger a deeper correction, although dip-buying interest is likely to re-emerge on declines.
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