Apple profit tops Wall Street target even as iPhone, China sales fall short
1. Apple exceeded profit estimates but faced weak iPhone sales and China revenue. 2. Stiff Chinese competition and slow AI feature rollout impacted performance.
1. Apple exceeded profit estimates but faced weak iPhone sales and China revenue. 2. Stiff Chinese competition and slow AI feature rollout impacted performance.
Weak sales and revenue in China can hurt AAPL's growth, similar to past quarters with low iPhone demand.
The article discusses earnings and competitive challenges, impacting AAPL's market perception significantly.
Immediate sales weakness may affect Q1 results, as seen in prior cycles during competition spikes.