Apple (AAPL) traded at $347.08, down 0.69%, at 10:50 a.m. ET on November 5. Fiscal fourth-quarter revenue rose 12% to $114.5 billion and diluted EPS climbed 14% to $2.10, with gross margin at 47.9%. Apple said tariff refunds added about one percentage point to gross margin and five cents to EPS; a simple adjustment removing that benefit gives $2.05 per share. A GF Score of 95 out of 100 points to strong profitability and growth, while a P/E ratio of 38.67 shows investors are already paying for considerable future success. The article argues the key test is whether AI lifts product demand, services revenue or customer retention, and that the underlying sales mix offers clearer evidence than tariff-boosted earnings.
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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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