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Apple CEO Says Memory Prices Are ‘Unprecedented’ and Could Keep Climbing — iPhone, Mac and iPad Costs Face Fresh Pressure After Recent Price Hikes
Bottom lineApple’s rising memory costs are adding pressure to product pricing and margins, but the company has already adjusted prices and expects inventory and component savings to offset some impact.
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Over the next few weeks, watch for Apple’s September iPhone price hike and any further adjustments to iPad and Mac pricing. If memory costs continue to climb, the company may need to raise prices more aggressively, which could temper demand and push the stock lower. Short‑term earnings guidance will also be influenced by how well Apple can manage the cost squeeze.
For the coming months, the key question is whether Apple’s inventory and component cost savings can fully offset the rising memory expenses. If the company can maintain its margin profile, the long‑term growth trajectory remains intact, but persistent cost pressure could erode profitability and affect future capital allocation.
What happened
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) said that memory prices are rising at an unprecedented pace, which is adding cost pressure to its products. CEO John Ternus warned that memory purchase costs could keep climbing beyond the December quarter. The company has already raised prices for iPad, Mac, HomePod and Apple TV in June, and will raise iPhone prices in September. COO Sabih Khan noted that supply constraints from advanced‑node chip shortages will persist into next year, especially for iPad and Mac, but are easing as Apple shifts to 2‑nanometer technology. CFO KevIn Parekh said the price hikes are "reluctant" and that it is still early to see the impact on demand.
Why it matters
Higher memory costs directly increase the cost of Apple’s flagship devices, squeezing margins unless offset by lower costs elsewhere. The company’s recent price increases and the expectation of further hikes could affect consumer demand, especially for iPad and Mac, which are already facing supply constraints. Apple’s ability to manage these cost pressures will influence its quarterly earnings and long‑term profitability.
How it affects you
Apple’s fiscal fourth‑quarter revenue rose to $114.48 billion, up from $73.72 billion in product revenue year‑over‑year, with iPhone revenue climbing to $57.58 billion. Services revenue grew to $31.57 billion. The company’s earnings per share hit $2.10, beating estimates. However, the ongoing memory squeeze and price hikes could erode future margins and dampen growth if demand weakens.
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