Apple (AAPL) stock has sagged lower alongside the rest of the market amid a renewed fear of rate hikes, inflation, and a coming economic slowdown. Also worth noting, on TipRanks, AAPL stock receives a Smart Score rating of 9 out of 10, indicating that there is high potential for the stock to outperform the broader market. Wall Street's Take Turning to Wall Street, AAPL stock comes in as a Strong Buy.