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Apple Faces Investor Scrutiny Over Tariffs, AI Delays, and iPhone Sales Decline

As Apple prepares to report Q2 2025 earnings, analysts focus on tariff risks, stalled AI rollouts, and regional market challenges.

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Overview

  • Apple is expected to report $94.45 billion in revenue and $24.42 billion in net income for Q2 2025, with results due Thursday after markets close.
  • U.S.-China trade tensions and potential 145% tariffs on Chinese-made electronics loom over Apple's supply chain and cost structure.
  • The company plans to shift all U.S.-bound iPhone assembly to India by 2026 to reduce tariff exposure, though logistical challenges remain.
  • iPhone sales are projected to decline for the second consecutive quarter, driven by a 9% drop in shipments in China despite strong demand for the iPhone 16e in India.
  • Delays to AI feature rollouts, including improvements to Siri, have raised concerns about Apple's innovation timeline and competitiveness in key markets.