Apple predicts stronger third quarter sales growth as shares climb after forecast beat

Published on 1 May 2026

Guidance jumps to 14 to 17 percent

Apple’s latest forecast topped Wall Street expectations, with executives projecting 14% to 17% sales growth in the current fiscal third quarter. Analysts had expected about 9.5% growth to roughly $102.93 billion, according to LSEG data. The upside pushed Apple shares higher as investors reacted to the stronger demand outlook.

Apple guided for 14% to 17% sales growth
Wall Street expected about 9.5% growth to $102.93 billion
The forecast beat helped lift Apple shares
LSEG data points to a clear expectations gap

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Apple predicts stronger third quarter sales growth as shares climb after forecast beat

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