Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt 13F: Cuts AAPL Stake by $11M
Key Points
- Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia trimmed its Apple Inc. position by 33,220 shares, leaving it with 729,060 shares worth about $242.8 million.
- Apple recently traded around $344.06, sitting below its 52-week high of $348.15 ahead of earnings scheduled for November 2, 2026.
- Berkshire Hathaway holds 227,917,808 shares valued at roughly $78.7 billion in the consumer electronics giant.
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Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia reduced its stake in Apple Inc. (AAPL) during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filed with the SEC on October 21, 2026. The institutional investor cut its holdings by 33,220 shares, lowering its total position by 4.4% to 729,060 shares. The remaining stake was valued at approximately $242.8 million at the time of the filing.
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What Changed in Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia's Apple Position
The fund held 762,280 shares of the consumer electronics maker prior to the adjustment. Dropping 33,220 shares brought the end-of-period count down to 729,060 shares. Regulatory disclosures show the holding carries a multimillion-dollar valuation in the tech sector.
Other Institutional Activity in Apple
Other major investors have also adjusted positions in the Cupertino-based company recently. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc held 227,917,808 shares worth about $78.7 billion, leaving its stake unchanged over the period.
Apple Inc. Stock Up 1.7%
Apple shares closed at $343.99 on October 21, 2026, and recently traded around $344.06 as of October 22. That puts the stock just below its 52-week high of $348.15 and well above its 52-week low of $243.42. The stock trades above both its 50-day moving average of $327.70 and its 200-day moving average of $293.55.
Recent Earnings
Apple generated $466.8 billion in trailing-twelve-month revenue alongside earnings of $8.72 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 27.6% and a return on equity of 148.8%. Investors look ahead to the next earnings release scheduled for November 2, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
10 analysts raised price targets.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 1.1%. Revenue missed estimates by 0.6%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA beat by 2 percent. Operating income beat by 3 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
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Analyst signal
10 target raises.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 2.2 points. Operating margin up 1.2 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Apple delivered its best-ever quarter with 143.8 billion dollars in revenue, up 16 percent. iPhone surged 23 percent to 85.3 billion dollars driven by strong customer demand for the iPhone 17 lineup and record upgraders in China and India. Services hit an all-time record of 30 billion dollars, up 14 percent, while the installed base reached 2.5 billion active devices. Management highlighted Apple Intelligence features resonating with users and expanded retail presence in India as growth drivers.
Guidance Apple expects March quarter revenue to grow 13 percent to 16 percent year over year, with services growing at a similar rate to December. Gross margin should land between 48 percent to 49 percent. The company faces iPhone supply constraints from advanced chip demand but remains confident in the business outlook.
Slightly positive report. The quarter was acceptable, but the forward setup is not strong.
Dividend
Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 0.31%. The payout ratio sits at 12.0% of earnings.
Insider Buying and Selling at Apple Inc.
Company insiders have made several stock dispositions in recent weeks. Timothy D Cook sold 191,753 shares valued at $63.8 million on October 2, 2026. General Counsel Jennifer Newstead sold 2,399 shares for roughly $796,492 on October 6 at an average price of $332.01. Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh sold 1,392 shares worth $480,315 on October 16, and officer Ben Borders sold 1,280 shares valued at $442,108 on the same day.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms updated their views on Apple ahead of the filing. On October 1, Morgan Stanley maintained its Overweight rating and adjusted its price target to $355.00 from $360.00. Needham reiterated a Hold rating on the same day. JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating on October 12 while raising its price target to $360.00 from $340.00. MoffettNathanson maintained a Neutral rating on October 20 and lowered its target to $283.00 from $304.00, while Loop Capital downgraded the stock to Hold with a $330.00 price target on October 20. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation with a mean price target of $328.35 across 39 analyst opinions.
About Apple
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication devices, media devices, personal computers, and portable music players. The company sells iPhones, Macs, iPads, and wearables like AirPods and Apple Watch, alongside various related services and accessories worldwide.
Bottom Line
Investors are monitoring Apple ahead of its upcoming earnings report on November 2, 2026. Institutional filing updates continue to offer insight into how large holders manage their tech exposure.
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Source: Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt's 13F filing on $AAPL (Oct 21, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts