ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. 13F: Adds $28M to Apple (AAPL) Stake
Institutional filing reveals ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. increased its Apple Inc. position by 83,048 shares.
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ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. added 83,048 shares to its stake in Apple Inc. ($AAPL), a 3.89% increase, according to a 13F filing with the SEC dated October 16, 2026. It reported 2,216,034 shares worth $737.99 million at the end of the quarter.
Find the original: ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. 13F filings on SEC EDGAR
Key Points
- ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. grew its Apple Inc. position by 3.9% to 2,216,034 shares in a filing on October 16, 2026.
- Apple recently traded at $343.01, sitting 1.5% below its 52-week peak with a trailing P/E ratio of 39.2.
- Several executives, including CEO John Ternus and Officer Timothy D Cook, reported stock sales in early October 2026.
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ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. lifted its investment in Apple Inc. AAPL during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filed with the SEC on October 16, 2026. This report shows portfolio totals from the end of the period and might not match the firm's current holdings today.
What Changed in ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V.'s Apple Position
The fund added 83,048 shares to its holdings, marking a 3.9% increase. This brought its total count to 2,216,034 shares. The reported value of the stake reached $737,985,701 at the time of the filing.
Other Institutional Activity in Apple
Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 18,314,912 shares, ending with 1,162,996,939 shares worth about $399,442,918,731 after a 1.6% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC grew its holdings by 5,246,239 shares, ending with 959,107,911 shares worth about $329,415,194,916 after a 0.5% increase. State Street Corporation grew its holdings by 12,770,030 shares, ending with 615,129,929 shares worth about $211,272,520,158 after a 2.1% increase. Geode Capital Management, LLC grew its holdings by 2,727,705 shares, ending with 371,336,543 shares worth about $127,539,245,885 after a 0.7% increase. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC grew its holdings by 2,684,620 shares, ending with 334,119,156 shares worth about $114,756,562,464 after a 0.8% increase.
Apple Inc. Stock Holds Steady
Apple shares recently changed hands around $343.01. The stock trades near the upper end of its 52-week band, which ranges from a low of $243.42 to a peak of $348.15. The price sits well above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
Recent Earnings
Apple generated $466,822,987,776 in trailing twelve month revenue with earnings of $8.72 per share. The company posts a net profit margin of 27.6% and a return on equity of 148.8%. The next financial update is slated for November 2, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
10 analysts raised price targets.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 1.1%. Revenue missed estimates by 0.6%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA beat by 2 percent. Operating income beat by 3 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
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Analyst signal
10 target raises.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 2.2 points. Operating margin up 1.2 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Apple delivered its best-ever quarter with 143.8 billion dollars in revenue, up 16 percent. iPhone surged 23 percent to 85.3 billion dollars driven by strong customer demand for the iPhone 17 lineup and record upgraders in China and India. Services hit an all-time record of 30 billion dollars, up 14 percent, while the installed base reached 2.5 billion active devices. Management highlighted Apple Intelligence features resonating with users and expanded retail presence in India as growth drivers.
Guidance Apple expects March quarter revenue to grow 13 percent to 16 percent year over year, with services growing at a similar rate to December. Gross margin should land between 48 percent to 49 percent. The company faces iPhone supply constraints from advanced chip demand but remains confident in the business outlook.
Slightly positive report. The quarter was acceptable, but the forward setup is not strong.
Dividend
Apple distributes a dividend yielding 0.32%, supported by a payout ratio of 12.0% of earnings.
Insider Buying and Selling at Apple Inc.
Deirdre O'Brien sold 46,389 shares valued at $15,466,923 on October 2, 2026. John Ternus sold 25,412 shares valued at $8,460,740 on the same day. Timothy D Cook sold 191,753 shares valued at $63,845,841 also on October 2, 2026. Jennifer Newstead sold 2,399 shares valued at $796,492 at an average price of $332.01 on October 6, 2026. Insider transactions of this nature are common and do not necessarily point to a shift in business outlook.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On September 23, 2026, B of A Securities reiterated its Buy rating with a $370.00 price target. Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating with a $360.00 target on September 29, 2026, and later maintained that stance while adjusting its target to $355.00 on October 1, 2026. Needham issued a Hold rating on October 1, 2026. JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating, raising its target from $340.00 to $360.00 on October 12, 2026. The stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 39 analysts, with a mean price target of $329.38.
About Apple
Apple designs and builds consumer hardware, software, and services, including iPhones, Mac computers, iPads, and wearables like AirPods and Apple Vision Pro. The company occupies a central role in technology markets, making institutional shifts in its shares a focal point for portfolio managers tracking the tech sector.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on upcoming regulatory news and the upcoming earnings report on November 2, 2026. Institutional filings like this one offer a retrospective view of fund positioning and should be weighed alongside current market conditions. Keep in mind that 13F filings are backward-looking: they show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not represent the fund's current position.
Source: ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V.'s 13F filing on $AAPL (Oct 16, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Find the original filing: ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. 13F filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts
