Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Apple Shares Fall 7.3% Over Supply Constraints
Apple’s stock dropped about 7% before the market opened because the company said it can’t make enough iPhones and other devices right now.
The problem is that new computer chips are hard to get, especially ones that use artificial‑intelligence technology.
Apple still expects its sales to grow, but a little slower than analysts thought.
The company plans to raise iPhone prices later this year, but investors worry that higher prices might make people buy fewer phones.
Tim Cook, Apple’s long‑time boss, will leave the company in September and be replaced by John Ternus.
Apple shares fell 7.3% pre‑market on supply‑chain worries.
The company cited AI‑driven chip demand as a key supply constraint.
Apple forecasts 9–11% revenue growth, below Wall Street’s 12% estimate.
iPhone sales rose 21.7% to $54.25 billion in Q3, the best ever.
Tim Cook will step down in September, succeeded by John Ternus.
- Who
- Apple Inc., Tim Cook, John Ternus, J.P. Morgan analysts
- What
- Apple shares fell 7.3% and the company warned supply constraints would curb growth
- When
- Friday pre‑market; current quarter; September leadership transition
- Where
- Apple’s global operations
- Why
- AI‑driven demand tightens chip supply, raising costs and limiting iPhone production
- Market value loss
- $361.6 billion
- Share drop
- 7.3% pre‑market
- Revenue growth forecast
- 9–11%
- Q3 iPhone sales
- $54.25 billion
- Leadership change
- Tim Cook to John Ternus (Sept.)