Research shows Sept. quarter iPhone demand at 37M units, though Apple likely shipped less

If Apple could have met iPhone 5s demand in the recently concluded September quarter, the company could have sold as many as 37 million units, new data from Morgan Stanley has revealed.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 49

iPhone demand in China, Japan projected to push Sept. quarter sales to 34.5M

Projected iPhone sales for the current September quarter continue to edge upward, with the latest survey data suggesting Apple could sell more than 34 million handsets in the soon-to-conclude period.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 56

Preorder concerns 'overblown' as survey shows strong demand for Apple's iPhone 5s & 5c

Demand for Apple's upcoming iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c is healthy, a new survey has found, suggesting that investor concerns over device preorders may be unfounded.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 40

Apple predicted to beat market consensus with 29M iPhones shipped in June quarter

Potential upside in Apple's recently concluded June quarter could be driven by greater-than-expected iPhone shipments, with one analyst predicting that the company beat projections and shipped at least 29 million iPhones.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 42

Apple's 500M user accounts second only to Facebook, viewed as key driver of future growth

Apple's current account base of 500 million users is growing and spending at a tremendous rate, suggesting to one analyst that new services such as mobile payments or streaming radio could be key to the company's future growth.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 52

$399 low-end iPhone predicted to grow Apple's user base without affecting margins

If Apple were to offer a new unlocked iPhone priced at $399 without a service contract subsidy, the company would be able to grow its install base without deteriorating its gross margins, one analyst has projected.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 30

Morgan Stanley: Apple on track to build multiple new iPhone models in June-July

On a recent trip to visit with tech suppliers in Asia, Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty received word that multiple new iPhone models will begin production the June-July timeframe.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 35

Morgan Stanley expects 6% dividend, cheaper 'iPhone mini' after meeting with Apple CFO

Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty recently met with Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer, and came away with the impression that Apple will likely increase cash return to shareholders, and potentially release a lower priced iPhone to maintain growth.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 73

Apple's iWatch and Apple TV initiatives could drive an additional $80 billion in yearly revenue

Arguing that the current discount on Apple shares factor in a significant deceleration in revenue and earnings growth that is unjustified in light of medium and long-term growth drivers, Morgan Stanley on Tuesday issued a fairly bullish report estimating that company could generate more than $80 billion in incremental revenue though global penetration of its rumored iWatch and Apple TV initiatives.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 45

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

Apple's iPhone, iPad mini sales even stronger than expected - report

Sales of Apple's recently updated iPhone lineup, along with the new iPad mini, are surprising to the upside, according to supply chain sources who spoke with one analyst.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 66

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

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