The article argues that Apple's newest MacBook changes little for the investment case, which rests on its ecosystem of devices and services. June-quarter revenue rose 16% to a record $109.4 billion, with iPhone growth of 22% and Mac growth of 29%, while estimates for fiscal 2027 EPS slipped from $9.7132 to $9.5635 over 90 days. The main risk is rising memory costs, which CEO Tim Cook called a “100-year flood,” potentially pressuring margins. The stock trades at $344.63, above the consensus target of $332.39, and at about 40 times trailing earnings. Cook also called the July call his last, with John Ternus taking over as CEO, and the upcoming earnings report is expected to show whether margins hold.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 344.63 |
| Change that session | -1.23% |
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