Apple's Key Supplier Foxconn Signals Revenue Dip in Market Cool-Down
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple Inc, anticipates a revenue decline in Q1 due to lower market demand, following a traditionally slower post-holiday season. Despite a year-on-year revenue drop in Q4, results were above expectations. Apple's stock dipped this week amid iPhone demand concerns. Foxconn will release Q4 earnings and update its outlook on March 14.

January 05, 2024 | 5:31 pm
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Apple's stock declined due to analyst downgrades over iPhone demand concerns, despite being the most valuable company by market value.
The news of Foxconn's expected revenue decline, which is a key supplier for Apple, coupled with the recent analyst downgrades, suggests a potential short-term negative impact on Apple's stock price due to concerns over iPhone demand.
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Foxconn forecasts a revenue decline in Q1 following a quieter market demand, with a year-on-year revenue drop in Q4, although slightly above estimates.
Foxconn's announcement of a projected revenue decline in Q1 due to reduced market demand directly impacts its stock. The historical data showing a revenue drop in Q4, despite beating estimates, may not be sufficient to counteract the negative sentiment.
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