Foldable iPhone Predictions Send Apple Stock Soaring
Apple's (AAPL) stock is on the rise as Wall Street grows increasingly confident about a foldable iPhone launch before year-end. Analysts at Bank of America and Morgan Stanley both predict that Apple will release a foldable iPhone in September 2026, alongside a refreshed Pro model.
The analysts have converged on a similar product roadmap, with base, Air, and entry-level 'e' variants following in the first half of 2027. Prediction markets are pricing in an 81% probability of a public launch by December 31, 2026, with $100,556 in total volume and $29,070 traded in the past week alone.
BofA warns that foldable display costs could pressure gross margins, while Morgan Stanley sees a premium price point above $1,500 as an upgrade catalyst for high-value customers. The firm's latest survey work points to 12% year-over-year growth in iPhone production, with overall iPhone demand described as strong.
The consensus analyst price target sits at $330.53, or more than 8% higher than where shares are currently changing hands. Apple trades at a forward P/E of 29x, supported by a record Q1 FY2026 that delivered $143.76 billion in revenue and EPS of $2.84.