Meet the Only "Magnificent Seven" Stock That's Outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq This Year (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)

Apple is the only Magnificent Seven stock outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2025, up 26.8% year-to-date. Unlike peers that are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, Apple generates strong free cash flow with minimal capital expenditures, positioning it as a recession-resistant consumer staples/tech hybrid. However, its premium valuation of 39.5x earnings raises concerns for value-focused investors.