Economic Slowdown? Not For Apple: iPhones Capture 4 Of Top 5 Global Shipments
Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain
Apple Inc.'s iPhones accounted for four out of the top five shipped smartphones globally in the first half of 2023, according to data from research firm Omdia. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.’s Galaxy A14 was the only non-iPhone smartphone in the top five. Despite concerns of a global economic slowdown, Apple managed to increase its shipments to 86.4 million, up from last year's 83.2 million. Apple's share in the top ten smartphone shipments increased to nearly 65% in the first half of 2023 from 59% in the same period last year.
August 29, 2023 | 8:18 am
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Apple's iPhones accounted for four out of the top five shipped smartphones globally in the first half of 2023, increasing its shipments to 86.4 million, up from last year's 83.2 million. This could potentially boost Apple's stock in the short term.
Apple's strong performance in global smartphone shipments, despite economic slowdown concerns, demonstrates its robust demand and market dominance. This could potentially lead to increased revenues and profits, which could positively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Samsung's Galaxy A14 was the only non-iPhone smartphone in the top five global shipments in the first half of 2023. This could potentially have a neutral to negative impact on Samsung's stock in the short term.
Samsung's Galaxy A14 being the only non-iPhone smartphone in the top five global shipments indicates that Samsung is facing strong competition from Apple. However, the impact on Samsung's stock could be neutral to negative depending on other factors such as its overall performance and market conditions.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60