Apple SVP Newstead Unloads $815K Worth of Company Stock Amid Soaring Shares
Jennifer Newstead, Apple's Senior Vice President of General Counsel and Government Affairs, sold a significant portion of her company stock on September 22, 2026. The sale consisted of 2,399 shares, valued at $815,803, based on a price per share of $340.06. This sale comes as Apple shares are trading near their 52-week high of $345.34, following a strong 34% surge over the past six months.
The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which Newstead adopted on May 5, 2026. This plan is designed to limit insider trading and ensure that executives like Newstead sell their shares in a systematic and pre-determined manner.
After this sale, Newstead directly holds 44,391 shares of Apple common stock. The company's valuation has been a topic of discussion among investors, with some analysts suggesting it is overvalued relative to its Fair Value. In fact, UBS recently reiterated a Neutral rating on Apple Inc. with a price target of $296.00, citing data from its Evidence Lab that tracks iPhone availability across more than 30 geographies.