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Apple beats sales and profit expectations but AI costs weigh on holiday sales

Apple beats sales and profit expectations but AI costs weigh on holiday sales

What each side is saying

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Apple forecasts margin drop in holiday quarter as rising memory costs bite

    — The Indian Express

  • center · 1 outlet

    Apple achieved an all-time September quarter revenue record in India, driving its best fiscal year ever for device upgraders globally and locally. CEO John Ternus announced September quarter revenue records across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, and Asia-Pacific during the fiscal 2026…

    — The Avenue Mail

  • right · 3 outlets

    Apple Inc achieved significant revenue growth in India during the September quarter, driven by rising demand. The company's sales of iPhones, Mac computers, and services reached record levels across various markets. Initial sales of the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro series in India exceeded those of…

    — The Economic Times

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Apple exceeded analysts' expectations for its latest results on Monday when the iPhone-maker said it notched a "revenue record" for the July-September quarter, driven by iPhone sales and services revenue, but increased costs related to AI will drag down margins. This includes primarily the impact of…

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Coverage Bias Distribution

Based on 12 reporting publishers
Left / Center-Left 1 (8%)
Center 6 (50%)
Center-Right / Right 5 (42%)
Left Blindspot: Little to no coverage from left-leaning outlets.

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

Apple beats sales and profit expectations but AI costs weigh on holiday sales

Apple exceeded analysts' expectations for its latest results on Monday when the iPhone-maker said it notched a "revenue record" for the July-September quarter, driven by iPhone sales and services revenue, but increased costs related to AI will drag down margins. This includes primarily the impact of…

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media)

Apple Reports ‘All-Time Record’ High Revenue in India in Q4 2026 on the Back of Strong iPhone Upgrades and Mac Sales

Apple has revealed that the tech giant recorded its record revenue in India in Q4 2026. Apart from India, the iPhone maker also reported strong financial performance in other emerging economies and developed markets. Apple’s Q4 2026 revenue from iPhone sales grew by 17 percent to $57.6 billion…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Apple records highest September quarter revenue in India: CEO John Ternus

NEW DELHI: Apple recorded its highest-ever revenue in India during the September quarter, CEO John Ternus said on Tuesday. Speaking during the company's Q4 FY2026 earnings call, Ternus also highlighted a rise in the number of customers upgrading to newer iPhone models . "We also set September…

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