Apple shares closed at $338.40 on September 28, 2026, after reaching an intraday peak of $345.34 earlier in the week amid elevated trading volumes. The stock has advanced roughly 34% over the past year, supported by strong fiscal Q3 results with 16% revenue growth and new product momentum from the iPhone 18 series and foldable iPhone Duo. Key influences include the September 1 CEO transition to John Ternus, ongoing supply constraints and rising memory costs that are pressuring margins, and a $5.7 billion patent verdict that Apple plans to appeal. End-of-quarter positioning and broader equity flows will likely shape the September 30 settlement level.