Apple and Tesla both reported spending below expectations: Apple's fiscal 2026 capex fell 28.9% to $9.04 billion, while Tesla cut its 2026 capex guidance to about $20 billion from $25 billion. Apple's September-quarter revenue rose 11.7% to a record $114.48 billion, with Services reaching $31.6 billion at a 76% gross margin, while Tesla's revenue was flat at $28.05 billion and GAAP operating income fell to $718 million. Tesla said capex would keep expanding over the next few years, and Elon Musk put spending on its planned Terafab chip fab at “certainly in the tens of billions” through early 2028. The author views Apple's cash flow as more resilient in a downturn, while Tesla suits investors willing to fund autonomy before cash arrives. Apple shares are up 28.92% this year, while Tesla is down 14.35%.
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• NeutralApple Inc.
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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 11/04/2026 | 349.62 |
| Change that session | +5.34% |
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| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.6T |
| Close on 11/04/2026 | 385.30 |
| Change that session | -3.31% |
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