Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) has recently purchased shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), marking a notable move in her investment portfolio. In a filing made public on August 13, 2025, McClain reported acquiring between $1,001 and $15,000 of Apple stock on June 9, 2025. This transaction took place through her Charles Schwab Brokerage Account 924.
The recent acquisition is part of a series of trades by McClain, who also disclosed selling shares in multiple companies on August 4, 2025, including Autoliv (NYSE:ALV), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT), and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG). Earlier, on July 22, 2025, she sold shares of Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) and Waters (NYSE:WAT) while also acquiring shares in XPO (NYSE:XPO) and Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD).
Apple’s Recent Market Performance
As of the latest trading session, Apple shares opened at $227.76, reflecting a 1.3% increase. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $169.21 and a high of $260.10. The company’s overall market capitalization stands at approximately $3.38 trillion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 34.56 and a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.38.
In its most recent quarterly earnings report on July 31, 2025, Apple announced earnings per share of $1.57, exceeding analysts’ expectations of $1.43 by $0.14. Revenue for the quarter reached $94.04 billion, also surpassing the consensus estimate of $88.64 billion. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year, revenue showed a year-over-year increase of 9.6%.
Share Repurchase and Dividend Declaration
In a move signaling confidence in the company’s valuation, Apple’s board approved a share repurchase program valued at $100 billion on May 1, 2025. This initiative allows Apple to buy back up to 3.1% of its shares from the open market. Additionally, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, which was paid out on August 14, 2025. Shareholders of record as of August 11, 2025, received this dividend, representing an annualized yield of 0.5% and a payout ratio of 15.78%.
Recent analyst reports have prompted a re-evaluation of Apple’s stock price targets. Morgan Stanley raised its price objective from $235.00 to $240.00, while UBS Group adjusted their target from $210.00 to $220.00. Bank of America increased its target to $250.00 and classified the stock as a “buy.” Current ratings indicate a mix of sentiment, with two analysts recommending a Strong Buy, sixteen suggesting Buy, eleven advising Hold, and two issuing Sell ratings, resulting in an average rating of “Moderate Buy” with a target price of $237.98.
In related insider trading news, Deirdre O’Brien, Senior Vice President at Apple, sold 34,821 shares at an average price of $223.20 on August 8, 2025. The transaction totaled approximately $7.77 million, decreasing her holdings by 20.30%.
Institutional trading activity has also been notable, with several hedge funds adjusting their positions in Apple. For instance, Ryan Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake worth $31,000, while ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC significantly increased its holdings by 1,800% to reach a total of 190 shares valued at $42,000.
Lisa C. McClain, who assumed office on January 3, 2023, represents Michigan’s 9th Congressional District and is running for re-election in the upcoming 2026 elections. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has experience in business leadership, having founded the North End Support Team.
Apple Inc. is a leading global technology company specializing in designing and manufacturing smartphones, personal computers, tablets, and wearables, with flagship products including the iPhone, Mac, and iPad.