Apple's margins predicted to change & improve with the seasons

Apple's lower gross margins — and, subsequently, its lower stock price — could be largely attributable to cyclical drivers such as capital expenditures and component pricing, paving the way for a significant improvement with the launch of a so-called "iPhone 5S," a new analysis argues.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 32

Premium iPhone share growing as consumers choose iPhone 5 over Apple's legacy models

More iPhone buyers this year are opting for Apple's latest model, the iPhone 5, than in previous years, suggesting more customers than ever are willing to pay for the best device available.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 58

47% of consumers interested in Apple television, willing to pay 20% premium

A new survey has found consumers are extremely interested in the prospect of an Apple-branded television, and are willing to pay a 20 percent premium over existing TV prices for such a device.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 81

Market watchers reaffirm faith in Apple as new products shrink projected margins

Though Apple expects its margins to shrink in the holiday quarter as the company goes through an unprecedentedly large product transition, Wall Street watchers remain confident in recommending investors buy AAPL stock.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 36

Market watchers expect $329 iPad mini will justify its price to consumers

Though the starting price of the iPad mini is higher than many had expected, Wall Street analysts believe the storage capacity and build quality offered by Apple will be more than enough to court consumers and make the product a success.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 77

Apple's growing expenses signal blockbuster $56B+ holiday quarter

Increases in capital expenditures historically have a direct correlation to revenue at Apple, and a recent spike in spending suggests the company is set to deliver a record quarter of at least $56.4 billion in revenue this holiday season.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 20

Wall Street anticipating huge holiday quarter after Apple disappoints

Though Apple fell short of market expectations with its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, analysts on Wall Street still have great expectations for the company during the 2012 holiday shopping season.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 45

Wall Street expects iOS 6 to increase Apple's smartphone market share

Apple's 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote was met positively by analyst on Wall Street, who expect this year's iOS 6 upgrade to further establish the iPhone as the leading device in the smartphone market.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 12

Apple television could double US household spending on Apple products

If Apple were to launch a full-fledged television set, it could cause total average annual U.S. household spending on Apple products to double to $888 by 2015, according to a new projection.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 42

Morgan Stanley: New carriers to offset impact of longer iPhone upgrade cycles

A new analysis from investment bank Morgan Stanley downplays investor fears that Apple's iPhone revenue could be impacted by lengthening carrier upgrade cycles and reduced subsidies, noting instead that increased distribution from new carrier partners should sustain iPhone growth.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 27

Wall Street: Q2 earnings prove Apple is beginning 'international growth story'

After Apple announced record March quarter earnings of $11.6 billion, Wall Street watchers responded enthusiastically, with one analyst calling it proof of the beginning of an "international growth story" for the company.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 32

Morgan Stanley bumps Apple stock price target to $720

With shares of Apple on a chart-topping climb, investment bank Morgan Stanley has lifted its price target for the stock to $720, with a 12-month bull case estimate of $960.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 51

Wall Street expects new iPad to continue dominating tablet market

Shortly after Apple unveiled the new iPad, Wall Street analysts weighed in with their opinions of the device. Most are predicting that it will help "cement" Apple's market dominance.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 38

Apple's iPad driving accelerated enterprise transition away from printing

A new analysis shows that the adoption of tablets in the enterprise, led largely by Apple's iPad, is having an accelerating impact on the decline corporate printing.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 47

Apple predicted to sell up to 40M iPhones on China Mobile, China Telecom in 2013

Investment bank Morgan Stanley believes Apple will partner up with both China Telecom and China Mobile "over the next year" to make its iPhone available on all three Chinese carriers, a move that could bring incremental sales of as many as 40 million units next calendar year.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 11

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