KeyBanc survey flags weaker iPhone upgrade intent
FROM THE WIRE · SEEKINGALPHA.COM
[Shoppers exploring the latest gadgets and devices at a modern apple store within a bustling shopping mall] Apple's (AAPL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AAPL]) iPhone 18 has seen stronger initial interest than its predecessor, but fewer consumers plan to upgrade over the next…
Read at the source ↗MARKET IMPACTNEUTRAL✦ News Impact agent estimateTone: expected bearishLower upgrade intent could weigh on expectations for Apple's iPhone demand.AI-generated summary
✦ IN BRIEF · AIAI-generated summary
- 01About 20% of respondents said they had purchased or pre-ordered an iPhone 18, versus 17% for the iPhone 17.
- 0241% said they were likely to upgrade in the next 12 months, down from 48% in the previous survey.
- 03KeyBanc cites higher prices and reduced carrier promotions as factors weighing on upgrades.
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