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<ul><li>Apple reported 3QFY24 (2QCY24) revenue of US$85.78bn (+5% YoY) and EPS of US$1.40 (+11% YoY), which are 2% and 3% above Bloomberg consensus, thanks to strong iPad sales (+24%), record services revenue (+14%), and record sales in Americas, Europe, and the rest of APAC offsetting China weakness.</li><li>For 4QFY24E, mgmt. expected revenue to grow at a similar pace (+5% YoY) as fiscal 3Q, and service revenue to grow double digits at a similar rate (+10-14%) as the previous three quarters.</li><li>With the upcoming launch of Apple Intelligence/iOS18 in fall, we expect AI features and product upgrades to boost replacement cycle of iPhone 16 in 2H24E. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Apple reported 3QFY24 (2QCY24) revenue of US$85.78bn (+5% YoY) and EPS of US$1.40 (+11% YoY), which are 2% and 3% above Bloomberg consensus, thanks to strong iPad sales (+24%), record services revenue (+14%), and record sales in Americas, Europe, and the rest of APAC offsetting China weakness.For 4QFY24E, mgmt. expected revenue to grow at a similar pace (+5% YoY) as fiscal 3Q, and service revenue to grow double digits at a similar rate (+10-14%) as the previous three quarters.With the upcoming launch of Apple Intelligence/iOS18 in fall, we expect AI features and product upgrades to boost replacement cycle of iPhone 16 in 2H24E. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Technology - Apple 3QFY24 Beat on Strong IPad and Services

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<li>Apple announced significant updates on iOS 18 and showcased its new personal intelligence system “Apple Intelligence” across iPhone, iPad and Mac.</li>
<li>The long-awaited updates focused on enhancing user experience, privacy and ecosystem integration, leveraging generative models for personalised interactions and integrating ChatGPT in Siri for content generation.</li>
<li>In addition, Apple released VisionOS 2 and announced international launch schedules (28 June for China/Japan/Singapore, 12 July for Australia/Canada/France/ Germany/UK).</li>
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Apple announced significant updates on iOS 18 and showcased its new personal intelligence system “Apple Intelligence” across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
The long-awaited updates focused on enhancing user experience, privacy and ecosystem integration, leveraging generative models for personalised interactions and integrating ChatGPT in Siri for content generation.
In addition, Apple released VisionOS 2 and announced international launch schedules (28 June for China/Japan/Singapore, 12 July for Australia/Canada/France/ Germany/UK).

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Technology - Apple WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, Siri with ChatGPT and more

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<li>Apple reported FY1Q24 (CY4Q23) revenue of US$119.6bn (+2% YoY) and EPS of US$2.18 (+16% YoY), which are in line and 4% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, despite weak China sales (- 12.9% YoY) and one less week of sales compared with last year.</li>
<li>For FY2Q24E, mgmt. expected overall revenue and iPhone sales to be both US$5bn less YoY due to a high base in CY1Q23 caused by iPhone supply constraints, while the service segment revenue should increase YoY at a similar double-digit growth rate compared with the Dec quarter.</li>
<li>Given Huawei’s comeback in China and a lack of foldable phones in 2024, we believe iPhone shipments will face challenges in the near term, and Apple may focus on improving its shipment mix towards higherend Pro models. </li>
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Apple reported FY1Q24 (CY4Q23) revenue of US$119.6bn (+2% YoY) and EPS of US$2.18 (+16% YoY), which are in line and 4% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, despite weak China sales (- 12.9% YoY) and one less week of sales compared with last year.
For FY2Q24E, mgmt. expected overall revenue and iPhone sales to be both US$5bn less YoY due to a high base in CY1Q23 caused by iPhone supply constraints, while the service segment revenue should increase YoY at a similar double-digit growth rate compared with the Dec quarter.
Given Huawei’s comeback in China and a lack of foldable phones in 2024, we believe iPhone shipments will face challenges in the near term, and Apple may focus on improving its shipment mix towards higherend Pro models. 

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Technology - Apple FY1Q24 Beat on Better Margins and Resilient Service Revenue

<ul><li>Apple reported FY4Q23 (CY3Q23) with revenue of US$89.5bn (-0.7% YoY) and EPS of US$1.46 (+13% YoY), which are in line and 5% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, partially offset by negative FX. Looking into FY1Q24E, mgmt. expected flattish revenue YoY due to the quarter being one-week shorter and iPhone 15 supply snags, while iPhone/Mac will increase YoY and iPad/Wearables will decline significantly QoQ due to timing of product launches.</li><li>Given better-than-feared China iPhone sales in CY3Q23, we remain positive on iPhone’s gradual share gains and better mix shift towards higher-end models, and we are cautious on near-term weakness for iPad/Watch/AirPods.</li><li>For stocks, we maintain BUY on Luxshare/BYDE/FIT Hon Teng for market share gains in Apple supply chain (high-end iPhone/casing/AirPods), and stay HOLD on Sunny Optical/AAC Tech mainly for fair valuation.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Apple reported FY4Q23 (CY3Q23) with revenue of US$89.5bn (-0.7% YoY) and EPS of US$1.46 (+13% YoY), which are in line and 5% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, partially offset by negative FX. Looking into FY1Q24E, mgmt. expected flattish revenue YoY due to the quarter being one-week shorter and iPhone 15 supply snags, while iPhone/Mac will increase YoY and iPad/Wearables will decline significantly QoQ due to timing of product launches.Given better-than-feared China iPhone sales in CY3Q23, we remain positive on iPhone’s gradual share gains and better mix shift towards higher-end models, and we are cautious on near-term weakness for iPad/Watch/AirPods.For stocks, we maintain BUY on Luxshare/BYDE/FIT Hon Teng for market share gains in Apple supply chain (high-end iPhone/casing/AirPods), and stay HOLD on Sunny Optical/AAC Tech mainly for fair valuation.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Technology Sector – Apple FY4Q23 Beat on Margins

<ul><li>Apple introduced four new iPhone 15 models (15/15 Plus, 15 Pro/Pro Max), featuring major camera upgrade (periscope lens), 3nm A17 Pro chips, titanium alloy casing, USB-C socket, customizable action button, and spatial video support for Vision Pro display.</li><li>Apple also updated two Apple Watch (Series 9, Ultra 2). We believe most spec are in-line with expectations, and no price hike for all models (same storage) will be positive to share gain.</li><li>For stocks, given major upgrades in camera, USB-C and mid-frame casing, we prefer Apple supply chain such as Luxshare for iPhone/Watch OEM share gain, BYDE for titanium casing upgrade trend (Jabil), Tongda for structural component upgrade, FIT Hon Teng for USB-C adoption, and Sunny Optical/Cowell for improved camera (periscope).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Apple introduced four new iPhone 15 models (15/15 Plus, 15 Pro/Pro Max), featuring major camera upgrade (periscope lens), 3nm A17 Pro chips, titanium alloy casing, USB-C socket, customizable action button, and spatial video support for Vision Pro display.Apple also updated two Apple Watch (Series 9, Ultra 2). We believe most spec are in-line with expectations, and no price hike for all models (same storage) will be positive to share gain.For stocks, given major upgrades in camera, USB-C and mid-frame casing, we prefer Apple supply chain such as Luxshare for iPhone/Watch OEM share gain, BYDE for titanium casing upgrade trend (Jabil), Tongda for structural component upgrade, FIT Hon Teng for USB-C adoption, and Sunny Optical/Cowell for improved camera (periscope).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Technology – Apple Launch Event: IPhone 15/Apple Watch Inline

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AAC Technologies is a leading provider of sensory experience solutions for smart devices. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes miniaturized components, including acoustics products, haptic devices, optical lenses, camera modules, and micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). It primarily serves the consumer electronics market, with an expanding presence in intelligent vehicles, AR/VR, robotics, and IoT sectors. AAC Technologies was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.

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Technology - Apple 3QFY24 Beat on Strong IPad and Services

Apple reported 3QFY24 (2QCY24) revenue of US$85.78bn (+5% YoY) and EPS of US$1.40 (+11% YoY), which are 2% and 3% above Bloomberg consensus

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Technology - Apple WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, Siri with ChatGPT and more

Apple announced significant updates on iOS 18 and showcased its new personal intelligence system “Apple Intelligence” across iPhone, iPad and Mac.

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Technology - Apple FY1Q24 Beat on Better Margins and Resilient Service Revenue

Apple reported FY1Q24 (CY4Q23) revenue of US$119.6bn (+2% YoY) and EPS of US$2.18 (+16% YoY), which are in line and 4% above consensus

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China Technology Sector – Apple FY4Q23 Beat on Margins

Apple reported FY4Q23 (CY3Q23) with revenue of US$89.5bn (-0.7% YoY) and EPS of US$1.46 (+13% YoY), which are in line and 5% above consensus

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China Technology – Apple Launch Event: IPhone 15/Apple Watch Inline

Apple also updated two Apple Watch (Series 9, Ultra 2). We believe most spec are in-line with expectations, and no price hike for all models (same...

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