<div id="readability-page-1">This year's rendition of Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) Worldwide Developers WDC25 has come and gone, and the company's share price remains mired in mediocrity. Down some 20% for the year, it has been trading sideways for much of the past month.<h3>Confident Investing Starts Here:</h3><ul><li> Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions </li><li> Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter </li></ul> It's not like nothing took place at WWDC, however. CEO Tim Cook showed off new changes with the iOS 26 and the company's new &#34;Liquid Glass&#34; technology. That being said, those investors hoping to see something &#34;magical&#34; clearly did not feel inspired by what went down at the annual confab. The stock has continued on its sideways path in the days that followed, as it appears that the market was hoping for some game changing AI updates. Should investors give up on Apple and move to greener pastures? Not according to one top investor known as JR Research, who believes that these doldrums is just the time to jump on board. &#34;A tactical buy opportunity has emerged amidst the post-WWDC pessimism,&#34; asserts the 5-star investor, who is among the very top 1% of TipRanks' stock pros. JR has confidence in Apple's ability to emerge back on into the winner's circle going forward. The investor further emphasizes Apple's &#34;incredible resilience&#34; and previous successes leveraging its incredible hardware-software ecosystem. &#34;Despite challenges, Apple's resilient hardware-software integration and upcoming AI improvements, like the Siri refresh, provide time to catch up and maintain market share,&#34; adds JR. This will require investors to have patience, details the investor, as Apple has so far underwhelmed with its AI execution – especially when compared to its technology peers. That being said, JR believes it wise to keep placing one's faith in Tim Cook and Apple's future product launches. &#34;With expectations conceivably low as we head into the second calendar half of 2025 and early 2026, I believe the risk/reward of a valuation re-rating on AAPL is plausible as the iOS 26 upgrades start making its way to Apple consumers,&#34; concludes JR Research – who rates AAPL a Buy. (To watch JR Research's track record, click here) Wall Street offers a muddled picture, though it leans positive overall. With 16 Buy, 9 Hold, and 4 Sell ratings, AAPL enjoys a Moderate Buy consensus rating. Its 12-month average price target of $226.94 has an upside of roughly 15%. (See AAPL stock forecast) <figure><img width="865" height="454" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://blog.tipranks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-1190.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://blog.tipranks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-1190.png"/></figure> To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured investor. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment. Disclaimer &amp; DisclosureLooking for a trading platform? Check out TipRanks' Best Online Brokers guide, and find the ideal broker for your trades.Report an Issue</div>

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Top investor JR Research advises against giving up on Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock, despite its 20% decline this year and lackluster performance post-WWDC. He views the current situation as a tactical buy opportunity, citing Apple's resilience and potential AI improvements. With a Moderate Buy consensus rating from Wall Street and a 12-month price target of $226.94, JR believes that upcoming iOS 26 upgrades could lead to a valuation re-rating. Investors are encouraged to remain patient and optimistic about Apple's future.

- Apple's share price has declined by 20% this year, remaining stagnant after the recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).  
- Despite showcasing new technologies like iOS 26 and "Liquid Glass," investor expectations for significant AI advancements were not met, leading to a cautious market response.  
- However, top investor JR Research views this as a tactical buying opportunity, citing Apple's resilience and potential for future growth, with a Moderate Buy consensus rating from Wall Street.

'Keep the Faith,' Says Top Investor About Apple Stock