Apple (AAPL): Net Profit Margin Decline to 24.3% Challenges Bullish Narratives
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Apple (AAPL) is forecasting annual earnings growth of 8.16% and revenue growth of 5.7%, both trailing the US market averages. Over the past five years, the company has delivered 5.8% annual earnings growth, but its net profit margin has narrowed to 24.3% from 26.4% a year ago. While shares trade at $270.37, a premium to the estimated fair value of $231.08, investors are weighing the ongoing growth with the reality of declining profitability. See our full analysis for Apple. The real test is...
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Apple (AAPL) is forecasting annual earnings growth of 8.16% and revenue growth of 5.7%, both trailing the US market averages. Over the past five years, the company has delivered 5.8% annual earnings growth, but its net profit margin has narrowed to 24.3% from 26.4% a year ago. While shares trade at $270.37, a premium to the estimated fair value of $231.08, investors are weighing the ongoing growth with the reality of declining profitability. See our full analysis for Apple. The real test is...