Apple Mac revenue rises despite supply constraints
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Updated · Barron's · Apr 30
Apple Mac revenue rises despite supply constraints
15 articles · Updated · Barron's · Apr 30
In the March quarter, Mac revenue reached $8.4bn, up 6% year on year, as Tim Cook cited higher-than-expected demand and memory shortages.
Cook said customer excitement for the newly launched MacBook Neo, Apple's cheapest laptop, helped drive growth and set quarterly records for upgraders and first-time Mac buyers.
Apple also said IDC data showed market-share gains across the Mac range, while tight memory supply reflected broader pressure from AI-related component demand.
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