Apple (AAPL) Stock Climbs 1.84% to Close Higher, Edges Down After Hours
CUPERTINO, CA, USA – Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares concluded the regular trading day with solid gains on Wednesday, April 24th, although some of the advance was given back in post-market activity.
The technology giant’s stock closed the official session at 208.37 USD. This price marked an increase of +3.77 USD, or +1.84 percent, from the previous day’s finish. The market closed at 7:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4).
Apple’s performance throughout the day showed consistent upward movement. Starting at an opening price of 204.89 USD, the shares reached a high of 208.83 USD during the session. The lowest point recorded was 202.94 USD. The close was significantly above the previous day’s closing mark of 204.60 USD.
Following the close of the main session, after-hours trading saw Apple stock dip slightly. The latest data showed the stock trading around 208.00 USD, a decrease of 0.37 USD or 0.18 percent from the official close.
Key financial data for Apple at the close included a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.12. The company maintains its dividend, offering a yield of 0.48%.
The 52-week trading range for Apple stock spans from a low of 168.15 USD to a high of 260.09 USD. Wednesday’s closing price keeps the stock well within this annual range.
