https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-ceo-john-ternus-criticized-for-scripted-approach-to-first-earnings-callContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-ceo-john-ternus-criticized-for-scripted-approach-to-first-earnings-callhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-ceo-john-ternus-criticized-for-scripted-approach-to-first-earnings-call#u180148Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:56:19 +0000Apple CEO John Ternus is under fire from investors and analysts for a scripted and tight-lipped delivery during his first earnings call. Despite Apple reporting record quarterly revenue of $114.5 billion, the company's cautious tone and Ternus's failure to inspire have led to criticism. Some analysts suggest the negative reception stems from Apple being punished for sitting out the AI race, while others argue the CEO avoided addressing the biggest risk to the Apple ecosystem.Why it mattersJohn Ternus recently stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer. This first earnings call