Apple stock is up about 22% this year through Nov. 3, roughly double the S&P 500's 11% gain, pushing its valuation to about 38 times earnings. Services, the high-margin business that has helped justify that premium, grew 10% year over year in the fiscal fourth quarter, down from about 12%, and management expects 8% to 9% in fiscal 2027 Q1, citing licensing headwinds and currency shifts. Services carried a 76% gross margin and made up 40% of gross profit. Total revenue rose 15% in fiscal 2026 to a record $479 billion, and Apple expects the holiday quarter to be its best for revenue ever. If services growth falls short of the 8% to 9% forecast, the article argues the premium valuation could be harder to justify.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 11/04/2026 | 349.62 |
| Change that session | +5.34% |
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