Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) reports Q4 FY2026 (July–September 2026, release approx. October 29, 2026) total revenue exceeding USD 98.0 billion (confirmed by Apple Investor Relations or Bloomberg by October 31, 2026)
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Published on 18. September 2026
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Predicted for 29. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Anchor: Apple Q4 FY2024 (Jul–Sep 2024) posted $94.93B. Reaching $98B in Q4 FY2026 requires only ~1.6% annualized cumulative growth over two years. Growth drivers: (1) iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launch September 2026 (base model delayed to Spring 2027, per MacRumors/Stuff.tv); (2) Services continue double-digit growth (Q4 FY2024: $24.97B, +12% YoY), expected to reach ~$31–33B by Q4 FY2026; (3) Mac and iPad upgrade cycles provide support. Risk: base-model delay dampens hardware revenue vs. full-line launch quarters. Analyst consensus aggregate implies ~$98–102B. No Polymarket market available.
Data basis for this prediction
- Apple Q4 FY2024 Earnings Release: Gesamtumsatz 94,93 Mrd. USD, Services 24,97 Mrd. USD (+12 % YoY) (31.10.2024)
- MacRumors / Stuff.tv: iPhone 18 Basismodell erst Frühjahr 2027; iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max ab Sept. 2026 (Sept. 2026)
- Bloomberg Analyst-Konsensus-Aggregat Q4 FY2026: ca. 98–102 Mrd. USD (Stand Sept. 2026)
- Apple Services-Wachstumstrend FY2022–FY2024: Ø +13 % YoY p.a.; extrapoliert auf Q4 FY2026
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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