Neil HughesBrian White of Ticonderoga Securities watches the "Apple Barometer," a proprietary index of various Taiwan-based suppliers that derive a significant portion of their revenues from Apple. The latest data from the Apple Barometer shows supply chain sales up 17 percent month over month, a number well above the average 2 percent month over month growth seen over the last six years.
In fact, White said that the numbers show Apple on track to post the company's best November in history. That would be in line with expectations, as the newly launched iPhone 4S, the hot-selling iPad 2, and growing popularity of Apple's Mac platform are expected to propel the Cupertino, Calif., company to new heights during this holiday season.
Company officials even said as much in Apple's last quarterly earnings conference call in October. Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer told investors he expects Apple to set new company records for both the iPhone and iPad in the December quarter.
White said the strong performance of Apple's supply chain in the month of November follows a relatively weak October that prompted some investor concern. But reduced shipments in the month of October, particularly for the iPad 2, are believed to be due to the fact that Apple ordered an abundance of units in the preceding quarter.
"After negative supply chain data points dragged Apple's stock lower in November, we believe today's Apple Barometer print will provide fuel for the stock to move higher in the near term," White wrote.
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"In other news, Apple's stock plunged to $350 on this note. Investors were quoted as saying, 'Why would we let the stock get up where it's supposed to be? That seems rather silly, doesn't it?' Analysts still have Apple on track for $640 a share, but Wall Street seems to have missed the memo. More at 11."
"In other news, Apple's stock plunged to $350 on this note. Investors were quoted as saying, 'Why would we let the stock get up where it's supposed to be? That seems rather silly, doesn't it?' Analysts still have Apple on track for $640 a share, but Wall Street seems to have missed the memo. More at 11."
LOL. I'm using this as opportunity to increase my position. I bought another $20K when it dropped to $365 a couple of weeks ago. I'm hoping that there is one more big drop before the earnings announcement.
I was in the Apple store over the weekend. It was mobbed. The iPhone 4S was still selling out everyday. Apple's biggest challenge in retail is keeping a high level of customer service @ such high volumes
There's a good chance Apple will exceed $40B in revenues for this quarter. Pretty wild
didn't analyst say last month that demand was waning or that the component orders were dropping? Shows you what analysts know, which is nothing.
Analyst: Let's pull numbers out of thin air and credit anonymous sources and make up status checks.
"After negative supply chain data points dragged Apple's stock lower in November, we believe today's Apple Barometer print will provide fuel for the stock to move higher in the near term,"
Now you've done it. Be prepared for another dip from another positive outlook.
"After negative supply chain data points dragged Apple's stock lower in November, we believe today's Apple Barometer print will provide fuel for the stock to move higher in the near term,"
Now you've done it. Be prepared for another dip from another positive outlook.
As usual, AAPL will run up towards 1st qtr results, then dip on softer predictions for 2nd qtr, which is traditionally their quietest qtr. I think it will break through it's all time high in the week leading up to the announcement, then fall back 5% or so, unless the Eurozone has a horrible Xmas, the we are all in for a fright.