What Analysts Think of Apple Stock Ahead of Earnings

1. Apple reports Q1 results Thursday, expected to show 4% revenue growth. 2. Analysts mostly recommend buying AAPL, suggesting 7% price target upside. 3. Concerns arise from declining smartphone sales in China amid local competition. 4. Meeting AI expectations could bolster AAPL's market presence in China. 5. Apple stock up 3.2% recently, gaining around 20% in 12 months.