Youtube·2025-10-30 21:21Group 1: Apple Q4 Earnings Overview - Apple's Q4 EPS was $1.85, exceeding the Street's estimate of $1.77 [1] - Q4 revenue reached $102.47 billion, slightly above the Street's expectation of $102.19 billion [1] - Greater China revenue was $14.49 billion, below the Street's estimate of $16.43 billion [1] Group 2: Revenue Breakdown - iPhone revenue was $49.03 billion, up 6% year-over-year, but below the consensus of $49.33 billion [2][16] - Mac revenue was $8.73 billion, surpassing the Street's estimate of $8.55 billion [2] - Wearables, home, and accessories revenue reached $9.01 billion, exceeding expectations of around $8.6 billion [2] - Services revenue was $28.75 billion, beating the Street's estimate of $28.18 billion [2][17] Group 3: Analyst Insights - Analysts noted that while the top and bottom lines were acceptable, iPhone sales and China revenue were disappointing [4] - Services growth exceeded expectations, with a projected growth rate of 12-13% going into 2026 [5][19] - The September quarter is typically supply-driven, and the December quarter's commentary will be more critical for future performance [7][10] Group 4: Future Expectations - There is a focus on the upcoming holiday quarter and the performance of the base model iPhone in China [9][10] - Analysts are looking for positive commentary from Tim Cook regarding Apple's AI strategy and its rollout plans for 2026 [14][15] - The company is expected to maintain a consistent growth rate in services, despite earlier concerns about sustainability [19][20]