Goldman Sachs Sees Plenty Of Upside Left in Apple (AAPL), Ups Target to $600

January 25, 2012 7:14 AM EST
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Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) from $550 to $600 following blow-out results after the close. The firm reiterated their Conviction Buy List rating.

The firm raised FY2012 estimates and now forecast revenues of $148.26 billion and EPS of $40.36, up from $138.34 billion and $35.13. For FY13, the firm now sees revenues of $166.09 billion and EPS of $44.55, up from $160.55 billion and $40.03. For FY14, they firm sees $186.24 billion in revenue and EPS of $49.10, up from $180.83 billion and $43.50.

Despite the huge quarter, Goldman said the year is "chock full of catalysts to drive further share price momentum."

They expect a late March quarter iPad refresh and a lower price point for the iPad 2, as well as a mid-year iPhone refresh. They also expect continued gains for MacBook Air and see an iOS-based television in late 2012 or early 2013. Also, a dividend announcement this year could represent a critical catalyst they said.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Apple click here. For more ratings news on Apple click here.

Shares of Apple closed at $420.41 yesterday.


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