Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Apple Pops 5% on Q2 Beat: Has the iPhone Maker Found Its Growth Story Again?
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) are up roughly 5% in Friday morning trading, climbing to about $284 after the iPhone maker delivered a powerful fiscal second-quarter beat and bullish forward guidance following Thursday's close.
Apple Delivers: New CEO, Looking Ahead To WWDC
Apple delivered a strong fiscal Q2, beating revenue and EPS estimates, and announced a $100B buyback and dividend hike. Key drivers included 22% iPhone revenue growth, robust Services momentum, and a record installed base, with notable 28% sales growth in Greater China. I maintain a buy rating and raise my price target to $293, citing resilient margins, strong free cash flow, and a healthy technical setup.
Apple Proves AI Doesn't Matter
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) noted three things when it announced earnings and on its earnings call.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are little changed this morning after major indexes hit fresh highs yesterday to close out their best month in years; Apple shares are gaining after the iPhone maker's latest earnings and sales outlook beat estimates; Roblox shares are tumbling after the video game maker slashed its revenue forecast; Reddit stock is jumping after the social media company's results topped expectations; and Berkshire Hathaway is set to host its first annual shareholders meeting since Warren Buffett retired as CEO. Here's what you need to know today.
Apple's Earnings Make $300 Look Like a Matter of When, Not If
Shares of Apple Inc NASDAQ: AAPL moved higher in Thursday's after-hours session following its fiscal Q2 earnings report, setting the stock up for a potential move back towards last December's highs. Apple has delivered strong quarters before, but this one lands differently.
S&P 500's Strong May Footing Powered by Apple, SanDisk, and Easing Oil
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) clinched 7,200 for the first time ever yesterday, capping its best month since November 2020, and the index is set to open May trading on a high note.
Apple: Great Earnings, Expensive Stock, Same Hold Rating
Apple Inc. was rated Hold due to macroeconomic headwinds impacting risk/reward. AAPL's fundamentals remain strong, but rising rates and lower consumer income limit upside. Since the Hold rating, AAPL returned 0.55% versus the S&P 500's 5% gain.
Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Ultra 3 and SE 3: Which Watch Is the Best Fit for You?
They're all good smartwatches, but have their own strengths. Let's compare the details.
Here's How Apple's Folding iPhone Could Stand Apart
The so-called "iPhone Ultra" might dodge the problems of other book-style foldable phones with a hybrid iPhone-iPad interface.
iPhone Ultra Details! How Apple's Folding iPhone Stands Apart
The folding phone space is getting crowded, and Apple is expected to jump into the mix this year with what could be called the iPhone Ultra. CNET's Bridget Carey unfolds the rumors of how Apple's folding iPhone could stand out by giving users an iPad-like experience.
Apple: The CapEx-Lite AI Winner The Market Is Ignoring (Rating Upgrade)
Apple is a CapEx-lite 'AI Adopter' with a differentiated strategy versus Tech peers, focusing on productization rather than AI model development. AAPL's closed ecosystem, premium positioning, and proprietary chips provide a strong foundation for consumer AI applications and potential "Edge AI" leadership. Any AI breakthrough, such as a human-like Siri, could drive device sales, with services remaining secondary in the near term. Upside for services exists long term within entertainment.
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Sandisk Beats, Shares Slip
Sandisk (SNDK) delivered Q3 revenue of $5.95B, up 252% YoY, crushing estimates and guiding Q4 revenue and EPS well above consensus. Apple (AAPL) posted Q2 revenue of $111.18B and EPS of $2.01, both exceeding expectations, and increased its dividend by 4% while authorizing a $100B buyback.
