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Apple tops revenue estimates in Ternus' first earnings report
Apple reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, topping analyst estimates of about $113.5 billion, in CEO John Ternus' first quarterly earnings report.[1, 2] iPhone revenue hit $57.6 billion, surpassing estimates, according to Forbes.[3] The Verge reported that iPhone revenue of $57.58 billion was a record, up 17 percent from the same time last year, even though Apple released no standard iPhone model in its latest refresh.[5]
Bloomberg reported that sales in China fell short of projections, calling the market a weak spot.[1] Business Insider reported that iPad sales also missed estimates, while earnings per share of $2.10 topped expectations.[2]
Why it matters Sales in China fell short of projections even as overall revenue beat estimates.[1]
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