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Apple CEO John Ternus faces a test as CFO Kevan Parekh forecasts a gross margin between 45% and 46% for the December quarter, missing analyst estimates due to higher memory costs and Siri AI ramp expenses. This marks a third straight decline since June, with shares sliding 3% as the global memory shortage squeezes profits despite record Mac sales.
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Apple Margins Fall to 45% Amid Chip Costs

Apple Stock Drops 2.81% After Earnings

Apple expects Q1 revenue to rise 7%-10% YoY, above 6% est., and gross margins of 45%-46%, below 47% est., as John Ternus says memory costs are "unprecedented" (Michael Acton/Financial Times)