Apple analyst predicts challenges in 2025 with flat iPhone sales, but retail sentiment improves

From StockTwits: 2025-01-12 21:48:12

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts flat iPhone sales in December quarter due to frontloading before tariffs, with a decline in the second quarter. Shares rose 31% in 2024 but recent outlooks suggest challenges in 2025. Kuo anticipates a 6% YoY decline in flagship iPhone sales. There was a 10-12% drop in iPhone shipments in China in December. Kuo estimates 220-225 million iPhone shipments in 2025. Other analysts have issued cautious outlooks on Apple, citing weaker iPhone shipments. Apple’s proxy statement opposes shareholder proposals on ethical AI and DEI programs. Retail sentiment on Apple stock improves to ‘bullish’.



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