J.P. Morgan tweaks AAPL target up to $300 on Apple Watch, AirPods strength

On the eve of Apple's crucial holiday quarter earnings, J.P. Morgan has slightly hiked its Apple stock target price to $300, but is warning about the "high bar of investor expectations."

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 9

J.P. Morgan still bullish on AAPL, sees re-rating to 20x multiple driving new gains

Investment bank J.P. Morgan is reiterating its favorable view on shares of Apple, Inc this week, saying it sees several catalysts to earnings upside in 2020 that could drive a further re-rating of the company's shares to a 20X price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple.

Katie Marsal 6 years ago 2

Only two of four 'iPhone 12' models may support mmWave 5G

Apple will be launching four iPhone models with 5G in the second half of 2020, analysts from JP Morgan anticipate, with the group split into two pairs of smaller and larger models, but one pairing will include 3D sensing capabilities on the rear and support for the faster mmWave-based 5G connections.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 11

Wall Street reacts to Apple's strong Services and Wearables growth [u]

Analysts have passed comment on Apple's record fourth quarter results for the fiscal year 2019, with investor expectations and analyst estimates being beaten in a variety of ways, though the lower iPhone revenue is suggested to be an indicator of challenging December quarter results.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 18

Analysts raise forecasts on strong iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro sales

Apple's launches of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro range are doing better than analysts initially predicted, but investor excitement in the 2020 5G-equipped iPhone apparently continues to be far higher than the 2019 range.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 17

Demand for iPhone 11 outpacing supply chain expectations

The increase in lead times for the iPhone 11 suggests demand for the new iPhone models is higher than the supply chain anticipated, according to JP Morgan, with the lead time growth for the value-based model seemingly indicating consumers are not focusing their purchases on the higher-end models as was previously predicted.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 37

Analysts impressed with Services & iPhone 11 pricing, less on iPhone 11 Pro

Analysts are weighing in on Tuesday's "It's Innovation Only" iPhone 11 launch event, with positive sentiment from industry watchers over the pricing of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade accompanying the largely-expected iPhone upgrades.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 31

Other Apple releases besides the iPhone on Tuesday will drive revenue, says JP Morgan

Tuesday's anticipated launch of new iPhone models isn't going to be a massively interesting event for investors, JP Morgan suggests, with "limited surprise" for the iPhone forcing most of the attention on pricing and other potential hardware launches.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 14

Apple's iPhone suppliers seeing revenue growth in historically slow quarters

Apple's suppliers are seeing higher levels of revenue ahead of the launch of new iPhone models expected in September, JP Morgan says, and despite volume shipment challenges, the iPhone is still managing to maintain its average selling price.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 5

Analysts upbeat on Apple results with strong Services and Wearables

Following the announcement of Apple's record-setting June quarter revenue of $53.8 billion, analysts have been quick to pass judgment on the iPhone maker's fortunes, with Apple exceeding expectations but still with some trepidation present for the fourth quarter results ahead of an anticipated high-performing 2020.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 5

Apple to launch three OLED iPhones with 5G alongside budget model in 2020, analyst predicts

As the 2019 iPhone rumor season heats up, JP Morgan is already looking ahead to 2020 and predicts Apple to launch three OLED handsets with speedy 5G connectivity alongside a less expensive model next fall.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 14

Apple's China issues 'overblown,' Services underrated notes JP Morgan

Investor concerns about Apple's fortunes in China are "somewhat overblown," analysts from JP Morgan suggest, with shareholders also accused of failing to see the potential revenue generation of Apple's Services arm.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 3

Huawei will consume Apple's lost Chinese smartphone market share, says JP Morgan

While Huawei is going to take a giant hit worldwide from US sanctions, Apple in China will likely see a drop in shipments for 2019, resulting in sales less than half the levels seen at its peak in 2015, says JP Morgan.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 19

Analysts positive on Apple's results, seeing signs of iPhone demand recovery

Analysts are weighing in on Apple's quarterly financial results the morning after its release, with generally favorable impressions of iPhone shipments better than anticipated and the growth of Services.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 4

What to expect from Apple's second quarter earnings report on Tuesday evening

Apple's March-quarter financial results are set to be released on Tuesday, and all eyes are on what Apple will say — or won't say — about iPhone sales volumes. Here's what observers of the iPhone maker anticipate Apple will reveal.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 29

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