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Apple's iPhone Duo Could Boost Holiday Sales

Apple's new iPhone may help meet Wall Street's revenue expectations for the holiday season.

New York Editorial News Desk October 29, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • iPhone Duo reached stores on October 23, 2026.
  • Device priced at $1,999 could add $7 billion in holiday revenue.
  • Rising memory costs may impact earnings per share growth in 2027.

Apple Inc. is set to report earnings on Monday, but the iPhone Duo, a new model, will not be included in the results. This is because the phone became available in stores on October 23, 2026, just days before the earnings report.

Analysts suggest the iPhone Duo could generate an additional $7 billion in revenue during the holiday season. However, increasing memory costs may limit the growth of earnings per share in the following year.

AAPL's forward P/E has expanded to 37x despite only 7% EPS estimate growth, making the stock richly valued and sensitive to guidance.

December guidance, which could indicate 10%+ revenue growth and 47%+ gross margin, would signal the iPhone Duo's positive impact on the company's financials.

Apple's earnings report will provide insight into the company's performance, but the iPhone Duo's success will be measured in the coming months as it becomes more widely available to consumers.

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