Apple's stock drops on weak margin forecast in Ternus’ first earnings report — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-stock-drops-on-weak-margin-forecast-in-ternus-first-earnings-reportContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Apple Stock Slips on Weak Margin Forecast Despite Q4 Earnings Beathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-stock-drops-on-weak-margin-forecast-in-ternus-first-earnings-reporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-stock-drops-on-weak-margin-forecast-in-ternus-first-earnings-report#u179079Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:22:28 +0000Apple shares declined following a disappointing gross margin forecast in new CEO John Ternus' first earnings report. Despite the stock drop, the company beat overall Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter, driven by record iPhone sales. Profit grew 12 percent, though growth has decelerated overall. A significant drag on performance was Greater China, where revenue missed estimates by approximately $1 billion. The results highlight a tension between strong hardware demand and rising costs, specifically regarding memory components.Why it mattersThis marks the first financial report