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Apple Tops Q4 Estimates and Guides to Double‑Digit Holiday Growth on iPhone 17 Demand

Supply constraints and a delayed iPhone Air launch in China weighed on last quarter’s iPhone sales.

Overview

  • Apple posted Q4 revenue of $102.47 billion and EPS of $1.85, edging past LSEG consensus.
  • iPhone revenue of $49.03 billion missed forecasts as Greater China sales slipped to $14.49 billion after an e‑SIM rule delay pushed iPhone Air shipments there to Oct. 22.
  • Tim Cook projected double‑digit iPhone growth and 10–12% total revenue growth for the holiday quarter, noting supply constraints on several iPhone 17 models.
  • Services revenue reached a record $28.75 billion, while Macs ($8.73B), iPads ($6.95B), and Wearables/Home/Accessories ($9.01B) met or beat estimates.
  • Apple highlighted ongoing AI investments, including AI servers shipping from Houston, and Bank of America lifted its price target to $320 on stronger iPhone 17 demand.