Apple Stock (AAPL) Closes Strong, Gains Nearly 2% in Wednesday Trading

CUPERTINO, CA, USA – Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares finished the regular trading session on a positive note on Wednesday, April 24th. The technology titan saw its stock price climb significantly throughout the day.

Apple stock closed the main trading session at 208.37 USD. This marked a solid gain of +3.77 USD, representing a +1.84 percent increase compared to the previous close. The market closed at 7:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4).

The trading day for Apple began at 204.89 USD. Shares experienced upward momentum, reaching an intraday high of 208.83 USD, while the lowest point touched during the session was 202.94 USD. The closing price was substantially higher than the previous day’s close of 204.60 USD.

In after-hours trading activity following the market close, Apple shares saw a slight dip. As of the latest after-hours update, the stock was trading around 208.00 USD, down 0.37 USD or 0.18 percent from the official closing price.

Key financial metrics for Apple at the close include a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.12. The company continues to offer a dividend to its shareholders, with the yield reported at 0.48%.

Looking at the stock’s broader performance, Apple’s 52-week high is 260.09 USD, and its 52-week low is 168.15 USD. Wednesday’s closing price positions the stock firmly within this yearly range.