Apple's share price closed at $333.69 on October 2, 2026, near the upper end of its 52-week range of $243.42–$345.34, after fiscal Q3 results beat estimates with $109.42 billion in revenue (+16% YoY) and $2.02 EPS. The primary near-term driver for an end-of-October close is the fiscal Q4 earnings release scheduled for October 29 after market close, which includes full-year results and guidance amid noted supply constraints and foreign-exchange headwinds. Analyst consensus remains a moderate buy with average 12-month price targets clustered near $328–$340, reflecting steady services growth and iPhone momentum offset by elevated valuations at roughly 38 times trailing EPS. Broader tech sector sentiment and any post-earnings volatility will also influence whether the stock sustains levels above key thresholds into month-end.