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title: "Robert Bender & Associates trims Apple Inc stake"
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description: "Robert Bender & Associates reduced its stake in Apple Inc by 4,985 shares. Meanwhile, TipRanks’ AI Analyst Spark rates AAPL as an 'Outperform,' citing strong profitability, cash flow, and positive earnings guidance. However, high valuation (P/E ~41) and risks from supply constraints and FX headwinds limit the score. Apple's YTD price performance stands at 24.63% with a market cap of $499.4B."
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# Robert Bender & Associates trims Apple Inc stake

Robert Bender&Associates, managed by Robert L. Bender, recently executed a significant transaction involving Apple Inc ((AAPL)). The hedge fund reduced its position by 4,985 shares.

**Spark’s Take on AAPL Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AAPL is a Outperform.

AAPL scores well primarily due to very strong profitability and cash flow, supported by constructive price trends and a generally upbeat earnings call with solid near-term revenue guidance. The biggest offset is valuation (P/E ~41 with a low dividend yield), while near-term execution risks from supply constraints, memory-cost inflation, and FX headwinds keep the score from ranking higher.

To see Spark’s full report on AAPL stock,  
 click here. 

**More about Apple Inc**

**YTD Price Performance:** 24.63%

**Average Trading Volume:** 55,243,671

**Current Market Cap:** $4994.9B

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