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Piper Jaffray increases Apple price target and ASP forecast; iPhone 8 launches today

Published 09/22/2017, 09:04 AM
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  • Piper Jaffray raises its Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) price target by $6 to $196 and maintains an Overweight rating.
  • Analyst Michael Olson predicts that the iPhone 8 and iPhone X will boost the company’s overall average selling point. Olson forecasts FY18 iPhone ASP of $710 compared to the $696 Street consensus.
  • The ASP increase also adjusts Olson’s FY18 EPS estimate from $10.68 to $11.11, compared to $10.89 consensus.
  • Olson writes, “We recommend owning Apple on potential for a strong overall iPhone cycle, rising ASPs and a favorable services revenue trajectory.”
  • The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus hit retail stores today with the launches in Sydney, Australia, and Asia described as “bleak” and “muted”, respectively.
  • Apple shares are down 0.47% premarket.
  • Previously: Raymond James: Apple hasn't begun final production of iPhone X (Sept. 20)
  • Now read: When Should You Buy Apple Again? Redux


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