Apple earnings top estimates

Core Insights - Apple's Q4 earnings report shows an EPS of $1.85, surpassing the street estimate of $1.77, while revenue reached $102.47 billion, slightly above the expected $102.19 billion [1] - Greater China revenue was $14.49 billion, falling short of the street's expectation of $16.43 billion, indicating a significant miss in this key market [1][4] - iPhone revenue was reported at $49.03 billion, a 6% year-over-year increase, but below the consensus estimate of $49.33 billion [1][11] - Services revenue reached $28.75 billion, exceeding expectations of $28.18 billion, indicating strong growth in this higher-margin segment [3][12] Revenue Breakdown - Mac revenue was $8.73 billion, slightly above the street estimate of $8.55 billion [2] - Wearables, home, and accessories generated $9.01 billion, outperforming the expected $8.6 billion [3] - Services continue to show robust growth, with projections of 12-13% consistent growth into 2026, despite earlier concerns regarding potential growth sustainability [13][14] Market Commentary - The commentary for the upcoming December quarter is anticipated to be crucial, especially regarding inventory levels and sell-through rates in China [4][6] - Investors are particularly focused on the tone and enthusiasm from CEO Tim Cook regarding the company's performance in China and the overall holiday quarter outlook [5][7] - There is skepticism regarding Apple's AI strategy, with expectations that more information will be revealed in future developer conferences [9][10]