What You Need To Know Ahead of Apple's Earnings Release

Core Insights - Apple Inc. is set to announce its fourth-quarter results on October 30, with analysts predicting a profit of $1.74 per share, reflecting a 6.1% increase from the previous year [2] - For the full fiscal year 2025, Apple is expected to achieve an EPS of $7.36, a 9% increase from $6.75 in 2024, and a further growth to $7.85 in fiscal 2026 [3] Financial Performance - Apple's stock prices have increased by 7.1% over the past 52 weeks, which is significantly lower than the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's 20.4% rise and the S&P 500 Index's 13.4% gain during the same period [4] - Following the release of Q3 results on July 31, despite better-than-expected performance, Apple's stock dipped by 2.5%, but subsequently surged by 13.3% over the next five trading sessions [5][6] - In Q3, Apple reported a record sales figure of $94 billion, marking a nearly 10% year-over-year increase and surpassing expectations by 5.8% [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on Apple stock is moderately optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating from 41 analysts: 21 recommend "Strong Buys," 2 suggest "Moderate Buys," 15 advise "Holds," 2 give "Moderate Sells," and 1 recommends a "Strong Sell" [7] - Currently, the stock is trading slightly below its mean price target of $250.09 [7]