Will iPhone 15 Be A Meaningful Upgrade? KeyBanc Analyst Weighs In On Main Features, Carrier Deals
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst John Vinh expects the iPhone 15 to represent a meaningful upgrade cycle from a features perspective. However, he predicts a 4% YoY decrease in builds in the second half due to lower CIS yields at supply chain partner Sony. Reports suggest a $200 price increase for the Pro Max model and a $100 increase for the Pro variant, which Vinh believes could lead to modest demand destruction toward high-end devices. He also noted that T-Mobile US, Inc. and AT&T, Inc. aggressively promoted the iPhone 14, while Verizon, Inc. offered only an 'iPhone 14 on US' to new customers.
September 11, 2023 | 11:39 am
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Apple's iPhone 15 is expected to be a meaningful upgrade, but potential price increases could impact demand.
The analyst's prediction of a meaningful upgrade for the iPhone 15 could boost investor confidence in Apple. However, the potential for price increases and a decrease in builds could negatively impact demand and sales, leading to a neutral short-term impact on the stock.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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AT&T aggressively promoted the iPhone 14, which could impact its strategy for the iPhone 15.
AT&T's aggressive promotion of the iPhone 14 could indicate a similar strategy for the iPhone 15, potentially boosting sales. However, the overall impact on AT&T's stock is uncertain, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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T-Mobile US aggressively promoted the iPhone 14, which could impact its strategy for the iPhone 15.
T-Mobile's aggressive promotion of the iPhone 14 could indicate a similar strategy for the iPhone 15, potentially boosting sales. However, the overall impact on T-Mobile's stock is uncertain, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Verizon offered only an 'iPhone 14 on US' to new customers, which could impact its strategy for the iPhone 15.
Verizon's limited promotion of the iPhone 14 could indicate a similar strategy for the iPhone 15, potentially impacting sales. However, the overall impact on Verizon's stock is uncertain, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50