China Shutdowns Weigh On Apple's June-Quarter Outlook
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Consumer electronics giant Apple (AAPL) warned that Covid-related shutdowns in China will negatively impact its June-quarter performance.
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Apple stock fell on the news Friday
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Apple said lockdowns in China to prevent the spread of Covid-19 would cut its revenue in the current quarter. The impact includes factory and retail shutdowns in the country.
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Covid-related disruptions and industrywide silicon shortages are impacting their ability to meet customer demand for products, said Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri on a conference call
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On the stock market Friday, Apple stock fell 3.7% to close at 157.65. It was a rough day overall for stocks.
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Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty reiterated her overweight, or buy, rating on Apple stock after the earnings report. But she trimmed her price target to 195 from 210
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Katy Huberty said in a note to clients. "In a market beset by numerous challenges, Apple remains a beacon of stability, and we continue to see Apple as our top IT hardware pick for 2022."
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Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar said in a note to clients. "However, Apple continues to deliver record performances across most products and services."
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Apple's March-quarter results got a lift from strong iPhone, services and Mac computer sales.