Made In Texas: Why Apple Is Moving Mac Mini Production To Houston

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are slightly up on Tuesday as the company is expanding its manufacturing operations in the U.S.

This move follows the announcement of a new facility in Houston, Texas, which will produce the Mac mini.

The Wall Street Journal reported the development, with the iPhone maker later confirming it.

Domestic Manufacturing Boost

Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, emphasized the company’s dedication to creating “thousands of jobs” and advancing manufacturing skills in the region.

“We began shipping advanced AI servers from Houston ahead of schedule, and we’re excited to accelerate that work even further,” said Cook. “We’re proud to significantly expand our footprint in Houston with the production of Mac mini starting later this year.”

As of December 2025, the company had cash and equivalents worth $45.317 billion.

Since announcing its $600 billion U.S. commitment last year, Apple says it has already surpassed its goal by sourcing over 20 billion U.S.-made chips from 24 factories in 12 states, including partners such as TSMC, Broadcom, and Texas Instruments.

Apple’s latest expansionary move includes the establishment of an Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, set to open later this year, which will provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing techniques.

The company has already begun shipping advanced AI servers from this location ahead of schedule, indicating a strong commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

Additionally, the Houston operations will double the campus’s footprint and support Apple’s goal of enhancing American manufacturing capabilities.

The broader market experienced gains on the previous trading day, with the Technology sector rising 0.54%. AAPL’s movement aligns with this positive trend, suggesting that the stock is benefiting from favorable market conditions.

Technical Analysis

The stock is currently trading 2.3% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 4.1% below its 100-day SMA, indicating some short-term weakness. Over the past 12 months, shares have increased, and they are currently positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows, reflecting overall strength in the longer term.

The RSI is at 44.45, which is considered neutral territory, suggesting that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. Meanwhile, MACD is at 0.15, below its signal line at 0.22, indicating bearish pressure on the stock.

The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum for AAPL.

• Key Resistance: $288.00
• Key Support: $250.00

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

AAPL is slated to provide its next financial update on April 30, 2026.

• EPS Estimate: $1.92 (Up from $1.65)
• Revenue Estimate: $109.00 Billion (Up from $95.36 Billion)
• Valuation: P/E of 33.7x (Indicates premium valuation)

AAPL Price Action: Apple shares were up 2.95% at $274.04 at the time of publication on Tuesday.

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