Apple earnings live updates: New CEO John Ternus faces first Wall Street test

On this day, Apple is set to announce its Q4 2026 earnings, amid anticipated hardware price hikes and persistent component shortages as the company prepares for its inaugural holiday season under Chief Executive Officer John Ternus. Thirty minutes after the market closes, Apple is expected to disclose its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results, followed by a conference call in which Ternus, alongside Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh, will dissect the company's performance.

This will mark Ternus's inaugural earnings call since his ascension from Tim Cook in September, with the dialogue likely to focus on Apple's navigation of ongoing memory shortages, escalating component costs, and the impact on its prospects heading into the holiday season.

In their prior earnings call, Apple projected revenue expansion ranging from 9% to 11% compared to the previous year, notwithstanding substantial supply challenges impacting the iPhone, Mac, and iPad lines. Should this estimate prove accurate, quarterly revenue is projected to fall between $111.69 billion and $113.74 billion. The figures will encompass the relatively brief sales period for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which debuted on September 18.

Nevertheless, analysts will likely be most focused on Apple's guidance for its current quarter, which encompasses the introduction of the iPhone Duo, the touchscreen MacBook Pro, and the HomeView smart home hub. As routine practice, the call will be broadcast live, and you can tune in via Apple's Investor Relations website. It is advisable to follow 9to5Mac's comprehensive coverage of Apple's Q4 2026 later today, which will include salient points from the conference call. Don't miss 9to5Mac on YouTube for additional Apple updates.