Apple shares closed at $333.69 on October 2, 2026, up 1% on the session and roughly 23% year-to-date, trading within 3% of the $345.34 52-week high. Fiscal Q3 results showed 16% revenue growth to $109.42 billion and EPS of $2.02, supported by iPhone demand and services expansion. Consensus estimates for Q4 earnings, due after the close on October 29, center near $1.98–$2.02 per share with revenue around $113–115 billion. The earnings release and subsequent reaction will directly shape the end-of-month close, with analyst price targets ranging from $328 to $355 amid ongoing product-cycle momentum and margin considerations.