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By Mark Gurman

October 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM UTC

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October 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM UTC

Apple Inc. delivered mixed results in the latest quarter, including a surprise sales decline in China, tempering investor excitement for what promises to be a busy holiday season.

Though the company’s total revenue topped analysts’ estimates in the September quarter, iPhone supply constraints weighed on results — especially in China. The good news: Apple expects to bounce back sharply in the current period, with growth returning to China and overall sales rising at a faster-than-anticipated clip.