Apple Inc., the tech giant known for its innovative products, is set to release its fiscal second-quarter earnings report after market close on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The company's performance has been under scrutiny due to increasing competition and spending pressure in key markets such as China. Let's take a closer look at what investors can expect from Apple's Q2 earnings report.
According to various sources, including Bloomberg and TipRanks, there are several factors that could influence Apple's earnings report. Daniel Ives of Wedbush Securities expects the Street to closely watch CEO Tim Cook's commentary on the conference call regarding China numbers weakness in Apple's Q2 report. Despite current weakness, Ives anticipates a long-term cautiously optimistic outlook on China due to the upcoming iPhone 16 release and its potential for stronger upgrade cycles.
Another factor affecting Apple's performance is its reputation as a haven that can outperform in all market conditions. However, this year, it has lagged peers with better growth and a clearer AI narrative. As such, there may be less room for disappointment with lower expectations.
Apple's earnings report will also shed light on iPhone sales, which have been under pressure due to competition from Huawei and a less-than-exciting upgrade cycle for the iPhone 15. The upcoming AI-driven iPhone 16 is anticipated to help Apple return to growth in China and stronger upgrade cycles.
In addition, Apple's earnings report may include a massive buyback announcement, which could be another positive factor for investors. Live coverage of the expectations and results will be provided by MarketWatch.
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