Apple Inc (AAPL) reported earnings on 2026-11-02 with an EPS of $2.10 against a consensus estimate of $1.99, resulting in a positive surprise of 5.75%. Revenue increased by 16.36% year over year.
The share price stands at $338.32, which is above the 50-day average of $333.62 and the 200-day average of $296.96. It trades 3.04% below its 52-week high.
This factual screen indicates a positive earnings surprise and revenue growth but notes that the price is below its recent peak, with only 4 out of 7 rule criteria met.
Rule-Based Scorecard (Factual Screen)
| Key Metric | Reported / Current | Benchmark / Consensus | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly EPS (C) | $2.1 (+14% YoY) | $1.99 (Surprise: +5.8%) | Fail |
| Quarterly Revenue | $109.42B (+16.4% YoY) | Year-on-year change | Pass |
| Annual EPS Growth (A) | +7%/yr | ≥25% Annual CAGR | Fail |
| 52-Week High Range (N) | -3.0% off high | Within 15% of High | Pass |
| Relative Strength (L) | +15.1% vs SPY | Ahead of SPY over 12 months | Pass |
| Institutional Float (I) | 66% | 30% – 90% Float Ownership | Pass |
| Trend Template (Minervini-style) | 7 / 7 Criteria | Trend-template criteria met | Stage 2 (Advancing) |
| CANSLIM-style Rule Score | 4 / 7 Criteria | Rule threshold (factual screen) | 4 of 7 rule criteria met (factual screen, not a rating) |
Stage, pattern and sentiment labels are generated by rule-based approximations (Weinstein stage analysis, Minervini trend template and heuristic pattern detection), not by precise technical analysis. Data as of November 03, 2026. For informational and educational purposes only — not investment advice. Always verify against primary sources before making any investment decision.
How this report was made: generated automatically by the Eben (AI) pipeline from Yahoo Finance data. Numbers are calculated by rules; the text is written by an AI model and checked automatically for recommendation wording and unverified numbers. It may still contain errors — verify against the company’s filings.
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