Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 13F: Adds $1.3B to AAPL Stake

Assenagon Asset Management boosted its stake in Apple Inc. AAPL by adding 3,902,240 shares during the period. According to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 15, 2026, the fund grew its holdings by 25.3% to reach a total of 19,313,956 shares. The reported value of the position stood at approximately $6.43 billion. Because 13F filings look backward at holdings from the close of the quarter, this disclosure reflects past positioning and may not match the firm's exact share count today.

What Changed in Assenagon Asset Management's Apple Inc. Position

The fund expanded its commitment to the tech giant significantly, lifting its prior stake of 15,411,716 shares up to 19,313,956 shares. This addition of nearly 3.9 million shares underscores a sizable capital allocation toward the maker of iPhones and Mac computers. Institutional reports like these show how large money managers position themselves across major technology equities.

Other Institutional Activity in Apple Inc.

Other major investment managers also adjusted their exposure to Apple during the reporting cycle. Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 18,314,912 shares, ending with 1,162,996,939 shares worth about $399.44 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC grew its holdings by 5,246,239 shares, ending with 959,107,911 shares worth about $329.42 billion. State Street Corporation grew its holdings by 12,770,030 shares, ending with 615,129,929 shares worth about $211.27 billion. Geode Capital Management, LLC grew its holdings by 2,727,705 shares, ending with 371,336,543 shares worth about $127.54 billion. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC grew its holdings by 2,684,620 shares, ending with 334,119,156 shares worth about $114.76 billion.

Apple Inc. Stock Holds Steady

Apple shares recently traded around $343.01 as of October 16, 2026. The stock sits 5.5% above its 50-day moving average of $325.08 and 17.4% above its 200-day moving average of $292.11. The share price trades 1.5% below its 52-week high of $348.15 and 40.9% above its 52-week low of $243.42.

Recent Earnings

Apple generated trailing-twelve-month revenue of $466.82 billion alongside earnings of $8.72 per share. The company posted a net profit margin of 27.6% and a return on equity of 148.8%. The next quarterly earnings report is scheduled for November 2, 2026.

Dividend

Apple pays an annual dividend yielding 0.32%, with a dividend payout ratio of 12.0%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Apple Inc.

Company insiders executed several transactions prior to the filing date. On October 2, 2026, officer Deirdre O'Brien sold 46,389 shares valued at $15.47 million. Chief Executive Officer John Ternus sold 25,412 shares valued at $8.46 million on October 2, 2026. Officer and director Timothy D Cook sold 191,753 shares valued at $63.85 million on October 2, 2026. General Counsel Jennifer Newstead sold 2,399 shares at an average price of $332.01 for a total value of $796,492 on October 6, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts have updated their outlooks on the stock through various ratings and price objectives. On September 23, 2026, B of A Securities reiterated a Buy rating with a $370.00 price target. On September 29, 2026, Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating with a $360.00 price target. On October 1, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating while lowering its price target from $360.00 to $355.00. On October 1, 2026, Needham reiterated a Hold rating without a specific price target. On October 12, 2026, JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating while raising its price target from $340.00 to $360.00. The stock currently holds a consensus recommendation of buy with a mean price target of $329.38 across 39 analyst opinions.

About Apple Inc.

Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication devices, personal computers, and portable digital media players, alongside a broad selection of related software, services, accessories, and wearable items. Its product lineup includes well-known brands like the iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Institutional interest remains high as the company prepares for its upcoming earnings release.

Bottom Line

Assenagon's larger position highlights continued institutional backing for the hardware and services giant. Investors will look toward Apple's next earnings report on November 2, 2026, for fresh updates on revenue growth and product demand. These 13F records remain historical snapshots and do not necessarily represent the fund's current intraday holdings. 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.