Zacks notes Apple (AAPL) has consistently topped earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 3.14% over the past two quarters. Apple was expected to earn $1.88 per share in its most recent quarter and reported $1.91, a 1.60% surprise; in the prior quarter it posted $2.01 against a $1.92 consensus, a 4.69% surprise. Its Zacks Earnings ESP is +0.69%, indicating analysts have revised estimates upward, and combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), Zacks suggests another beat is possible. Zacks research finds stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. The next earnings report is expected on November 2, 2026.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 343.98 |
| Change that session | -1.08% |
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