Early demand for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo appears strong: the earliest delivery estimate for the 512GB Night Sky model is January 25, more than three months away, and the phone reaches stores this Friday. Morgan Stanley reported a record 14-week average preorder lead time, the longest of any iPhone model it has tracked in 10 years, pointing to both high demand and limited supply, while iPhone 18 Pro lead times are lower year over year. Melius Research estimates Apple could sell at least 15 million Duo units in fiscal 2027, generating about $40 billion in revenue, and maintains a buy rating with a $370 price target. Apple shares have risen more than 41% from a 52-week low of about $243 to around $342, and are up nearly 26% year to date.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.0T |
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 343.47 |
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