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Apple Could Outperform Into iPhone Event but Overall Risk/Reward Unfavorable

Published 08/15/2022, 06:11 AM
Updated 08/15/2022, 06:16 AM
© Reuters Apple Could Outperform Into iPhone Event but Overall Risk/Reward Unfavorable - Bernstein's Sacconaghi

© Reuters Apple Could Outperform Into iPhone Event but Overall Risk/Reward Unfavorable - Bernstein's Sacconaghi

By Senad Karaahmetovic

A Bernstein analyst remains cautious on Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock given the elevated valuation.

The analyst reiterated a Market Perform rating on AAPL shares and a $170 per share price target.

“We see some opportunity for Apple to continue to outperform through its iPhone launch in September, per its historical pattern, but we believe risk/reward over the next 6 months - 2 years is neutral to modestly negative. AAPL trades at 26-27x earnings, well above historical levels on a relative basis (1.48x vs. 1.09x), and notably above other FAAMG names with higher growth,” he said in a client note.

Still, the analyst is not overly worried about Services growth deceleration. This business segment of Apple has decelerated for 4 consecutive quarters.

“Compares have been extraordinarily difficult, Apple TV+ accounting changes have impacted revenue growth, and Apple has still been growing services at 15% at constant currency,” the analyst added.

Even more positively, he sees Services continuing to grow at “a teens rate for the next 2-3+ years.”

“We believe that App Store can grow at double digits, Advertising at 20%+, the rest of the portfolio 8 - 10%, (driven by installed base growth and deeper penetration) and new service offerings. We forecast FY 23 services to grow at 14% vs. consensus at 12%,” he concluded.

Apple shares closed at $172.12 on Friday and remain only 3% down YTD.

 

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