If the company achieves the analyst estimates, it would represent growth of nearly 34 percent, while the industry -- in the September quarter -- is only expected to grow by 12.8 percent and the sector by 19.2 percent. As Apple's stock continues to shoot upward--closing above $160 last week--yet another analyst firm increased Apple's stock-price target by 30 percent, citing a possible "upside" to profit estimates as sales of the iPhone boost earnings.