Apple Earnings Surprise! Would You Buy on the Rebound?

Apple delivered a clear upside surprise in Q4: revenue growth reaccelerated to 16% YoY, EPS rose 18%, and iPhone revenue jumped 23%, with CEO Tim Cook calling demand “unprecedented” across all regions. R&D spending surged 32%, signaling heavier AI investment, while active installed base topped 2.5 billion devices. Is Apple’s iPhone reacceleration enough to mark a durable bottom for the stock? After earnings, do you see Apple as a buy for the next cycle or a trading rebound only?

avatarPatmos
05:13
$Apple(AAPL)$  time to buy Apple share price will improve great earnings 
avatarBotakGuy
01-30 22:22
$Apple(AAPL)$  I am personally looking to upgrade my iPhone 12 to iPhone 18. 
avatar1419 cyc
01-30 21:58
$Apple(AAPL)$  [Miser]  [Miser]  
avatar1419 cyc
01-30 21:57
$Apple(AAPL)$  [Miser]  
avatarHeng dinosaur
01-30 20:24
$Apple(AAPL)$  lets go 
avatarECLC
01-30 17:50
Mag7 earnings bingo: AI capex surge + Beat but sold off + Capex/spending plan
avatar闪电侠08
01-30 17:47
Okkk
avatarLucky8
01-30 16:07
1-2-3 high capex, beating estimates, testing patience for ROI roadmap
Based on the detailed earnings data and strategic context, here's a direct assessment: Yes, the iPhone reacceleration is likely enough to mark a durable bottom for the stock, provided it signals the beginning of a multi-quarter upgrade cycle fueled by AI integration and ecosystem monetization—not just pent-up demand. Here's why: The Case for a Durable Bottom & Long-Term Buy Not Just a Rebound—A Narrative Shift The surprise wasn't just iPhone sales—it was broad-based strength (all regions, record services) combined with aggressive R&D investment (32% increase). This suggests Apple is transitioning from a "hardware replacement cycle" story to an "AI-driven ecosystem monetization" story. That pivot can support a higher valuation floor. Installed Base as a Moat
avatarWilliamlow85
01-30 10:34
📊 Apple Earnings Surprise — Short-Term Noise, Long-Term Opportunity 🍎 Apple’s recent earnings reminded us of something important: great companies don’t lose value overnight — only stock prices fluctuate. Yes, the market reacted emotionally. But when you zoom out, Apple remains one of the strongest businesses in the world — built on brand power, recurring revenue, massive cash flow, and deep customer loyalty. Why I’m Bullish on Apple (Long Term) ✅ Ecosystem Lock-In — iPhone, Mac, iPad, Watch, Services — once users enter, they rarely leave ✅ Services Growth — higher-margin recurring revenue (App Store, iCloud, Music, Pay) ✅ AI & Innovation Pipeline — Apple is positioning itself for the next tech cycle ✅ Strong Balance Sheet — huge cash reserves + aggressive share buybacks ✅ Global Brand
avatarJays2030
01-30 08:09
$Apple(AAPL)$  Apple is still the "ONE". The market has given high expectations, and the key to success or failure lies in whether the iPhone cycle, new up coming products w AI.  Up Up and away!
avatarhighhand
01-30 06:31
Al capex surge + FY guidance + Beat but sold off.  That's the sad story
avatarkoolgal
01-30 05:51
🌟🌟🌟3 Keywords define this week's earnings: AI Capex Surge, Beat But Sold Off & Physical AI Narrative & Capex Spending Plan. Meta vs Microsoft - One fell, one rose. Why? Microsoft delivered great results but capex rose. The physical AI buildout is massive with data centers, chips. The payoff is there but long dated & the market is tired of waiting.  Investors wanted a victory lap but  they got more capex. Microsoft didn't stumble on fundamentals. It stumbled on expectations. Meta rose because it is able to link    its AI spending to efficiency & ROI.  Ads are re-accelerating. Margins are expanding. Guidance is confident without sounding reckless. Meta didn't just reported numbers.  It delivered reassurance. Investors rewarded that clarity.
avatarAN88
01-30 04:00
Microsoft. ROI Payback Test + Beat But Sold Off + Capex / Spending Plan
avatarChrishust
01-30 03:08
1-4-7 Ai capex surge: investments by $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ Roi payback test by $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ Beat but sold off by $Microsoft(MSFT)$
avatarJuju710
01-30 03:01
2-5-9
avatarLaiken
01-30 01:41
all in apple
avatarAuntieAaA
01-30 00:41
Good
avatarDjsoul80
01-30 00:05
Yeah.. I see nothing wrong they ain't spending big bucks on AI. Why should they when they can tap into other's intelligence without having to spend big bucks?!
avatarLucasOng
01-30 00:02
Mag 7 will deliver good earnings. But I think market will find reason do pull back even earnings is great before going further up higher later this year. Unless… trump do something funny again