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Apple posts record Q3 2026 sales but faces margin pressure, prompting a Hold rating.

Analyst Insights
04 Aug 2026, 14:30 WIB
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Apple posts record Q3 2026 sales but faces margin pressure, prompting a Hold rating.

Apple reported record Q3 2026 results driven by strong iPhone and Mac sales, surpassing expectations. However, gross margin gains were partly due to a one-time tariff refund, while underlying margins are pressured by rising memory costs and supply constraints. The company’s forward guidance shows strong demand but warns of margin compression and uncertainties around AI monetization and regulatory challenges. Due to recent stock price gains and margin risks, the analyst downgraded Apple to Hold, citing limited upside potential below 10% annually.

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