{
  "id": 5508173,
  "title": "Apple May Need a Foldable iPhone to Avoid a Revenue Slowdown Next Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/apple-may-need-a-foldable-iphone-to-avoid-a-revenue-slowdown-next-year",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T19:33:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/apple-may-foldable-iphone-avoid-193326903.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple Inc. has officially entered the Ternus era under CEO Tim Cook, who is tasked with maintaining the company's strong position and driving growth. Analysts believe the next leg of growth hinges on two unproven factors: the introduction of a foldable iPhone Ultra and broad price increases. Without these, revenue declines could occur next year. Apple's revenue jumped 16% year-over-year to $109.4 billion for fiscal Q3, with iPhone sales surging 22% to $54.25 billion. CEO Cook has transformed the company into a $4.5 trillion behemoth, but the real test for Ternus is to not only generate more cash but also prove there is enough growth and product innovation to sustain momentum. A foldable iPhone could offer a new premium tier and help Apple increase average selling prices, providing another revenue lever. The tech giant is also working on other innovative products like AI integration, a glass iPhone, and smart glasses. However, there are risks involved, particularly if the foldable iPhone fails to drive upgrades or remains a niche premium product. Hedge funds hold a significant stake in Apple, with 169 funds maintaining positions as of the second quarter, while Berkshire Hathaway continues to hold 227.9 million shares. Analysts agree that while Apple remains an attractive investment, there are other AI stocks with greater upside potential and less risk.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}