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☆ iPhone trends in China are 'much, much better' than what people feared, says BofA’s Wamsi Mohan
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailiPhone trends in China are 'much, much better' than what people feared, says BofA’s Wamsi MohanWamsi Mohan, BofA Securities senior IT hardware analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to break down Apple's quarterly earnings results, falling iPhone sales, China market, and more.

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☆ Apple is about to jump into the AI race. Here's what analysts expect it to do
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

AAPL 1D mountain Apple shares on Friday More substantive updates on Apple's latest AI offerings in both hardware and services are expected to come during its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. According to JPMorgan's Samik Chatterjee, the focus during the event will primarily be on the AI features Apple will include in its iOS 18 software. Mohan holds a buy rating on shares and slightly increased his price target to $230 from $225. "We think Apple can deliver AI upside without the AI capex we see elsewhere," Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani wrote in a Thursday note following the earnings. "Apple is accelerating investments in Generative AI and [is] set to introduce new features at its most important developer conference ever."

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Monday's analyst calls included a price target cut for one of the biggest tech companies in the world and Goldman Sachs getting bullish on an e-commerce giant ahead of earnings. Morgan Stanley cut its price target on Apple to $210 from $220, citing the potential for disappointing fiscal third-quarter guidance. 6:50 a.m.: Morgan Stanley remains bullish on Nvidia even after chipmaker's sell-off The recent slump in artificial intelligence-related stocks hasn't steered Morgan Stanley away from Nvidia . Sheridan kept his buy rating and $220 price target on Amazon, which is expected to post its earnings results on April 30. Analyst Erik Woodring reiterated his overweight rating on the tech giant but cut his price target to $210 from $220.

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☆ 'We see several drivers for margins to go higher' for Apple, says Bank of America's Wamsi Mohan
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'We see several drivers for margins to go higher' for Apple, says Bank of America's Wamsi MohanWamsi Mohan, Bank of America senior IT hardware analyst, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' on why Wall Street may be underestimating Apple's margin potential, where the company is heading, and more.

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☆ Investors are getting it wrong about Apple — again, Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors are again underestimating Apple's gross profit margins, according to Bank of America. In actuality, the company exceeded those expectations, reporting 44% gross margins last year. Looking ahead, Mohan estimates that vertical integration and product mix could yield more than 100 basis points of upside to Apple's gross margins. He also estimates that Apple's utilization of its own internal modems could add 110 basis points to product gross margins and 160 basis points of iPhone gross margins. "Pricing is an additional level that Apple can employ to further increase gross margins."

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☆ Bank of America survey: 40% of iPhone users are on three generations or older phones
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBank of America survey: 40% of iPhone users are on three generations or older phonesWamsi Mohan, Bank of America analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the latest Bank of America survey regarding Apple's iPhone cycle, what Apple could do with AI to make a big leap in its next generation iPhone, and much more.

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Analyst Ronald Epstein downgraded the stock to neutral from buy and lowered his price target to $225 from $255. The new price target implies just 5% upside from Wednesday's close. Analyst Jed Kelly has an outperform rating and $44 price target on shares, implying 14.4% upside potential since Thursday's close. Analyst Wamsi Mohan reiterated his buy rating on the stock and raised his price target to $200 from $170. Analyst Michael Sison lowered his price target to $69 from $85, implying just 7.5% upside from Wednesday's close.

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☆ Apple gets a big upgrade from Bank of America, which calls for more than 20% upside ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bank of America thinks Apple can recover from its slow 2024 start and notch big gains going forward. He also raised his price target to $225 per share, which implies 23% upside from Wednesday's close. Mohan noted he expects Apple to implement AI features in its iOS 18 operating system later this year. He also said the Vision Pro headset "could surpass iPad revs over time as spatial computing takes hold offering differentiated use cases driving services upside." AAPL YTD mountain Apple in 2024 Apple shares have been under pressure in early 2024, losing more than 5% after rallying 48% last year.

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Thursday's analyst calls featured an upgrade to a car rental stock and a big downgrade to an airline. The bank also hiked his price target on the tech giant to $225 per share, implying upside of 23%. — Pia Singh 5:36 a.m.: Citi downgrades Spirit Airlines to sell Citi is throwing in the towel on Spirit Airlines . Week to date, Spirit shares are down nearly 60%. Spirit shares were down more than 4% in the premarket.

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☆ Apple issues cautious revenue outlook for the holiday quarter. How to play the stock now
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Christina Falso | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailApple issues cautious revenue outlook for the holiday quarter. How to play the stock nowJim Cramer, Wamsi Mohan of Bank of America Securities, Toni Sacconaghi of Bernstein and Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities discussed Apple after the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings Thursday and its fourth straight quarter of declining sales.

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☆ Apple is not really immune to consumer softness, says BofA's Wamsi Mohan
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailApple is not really immune to consumer softness, says BofA's Wamsi MohanWamsi Mohan, Bank of America Securities senior analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to break down Apple's quarterly earnings results, which beat on top and bottom lines but revealed overall sales fell for the fourth quarter in a row, the headwinds facing the company, and more.

Persons: BofA's Wamsi Mohan Wamsi Mohan Organizations: Bank of America Securities

☆ Bank of America double upgrades this PC maker, cites strong fundamentals
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Growth in long-term fundamentals should outweigh short-term headwinds for HP , according to Bank of America. The bank double upgraded shares of the technology company to a buy from underperform rating Tuesday. The new forecast points to more than 28% upside potential from HP's Monday closing price of $25.67. The analyst cited tighter cost controls, growth from an improving PC outlook and increased operating profit dollars. "[Positive] drivers include an improving PC market backdrop, improved profitability from cost actions and stable to higher free cash flow over the next several years."

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☆ Bank of America upgrades this cloud computing stock that can surge nearly 50%
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Nutanix has a promising multilever growth story, according to Bank of America. Nutanix, which offers cloud services and software solutions, recently announced a new software-defined platform called " GPT-In-A-Box. " The partnership will combine "the Nutanix cloud platform with Cisco's UCS compute, cloud management, networking and security," said the analyst. Mohan thinks the company could also benefit from Broadcom's upcoming acquisition of cloud computing peer VMware. Ahead of the company's analyst day later this month, Mohan thinks Nutanix can exceed Wall Street consensus estimates.

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☆ Apple moved from a top-line growth story to a margins story, says Fenway Summer's Javier Saade
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailApple moved from a top-line growth story to a margins story, says Fenway Summer's Javier SaadeJavier Saade, Fenway Summer Partner and Wamsi Mohan, Bank of America Securities Sr. Analyst, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Apple's iPhone 15 reveal.

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☆ Here's what Wall Street expects from the Apple iPhone event Tuesday and its meaning for the stock
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Apple's launch event, during which it's expected to introduce the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9, comes amid a tough backdrop for the stock in recent sessions. Long expects a $50 to $100 increase for the iPhone 15 Pro and a $100 to $200 hike for the Pro Max model. What it means for Apple shares Looking ahead, Wall Street sees a positive setup for Apple shares over the long term, but those tailwinds could take time to play out. AAPL YTD mountain Apple shares since the start of 2023. Data analyzed by Bernstein shows a similar pattern for Apple shares before and after a launch event.

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☆ Don't underestimate the risk of China's influence over Apple, says BofA's Wamsi Mohan
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDon't underestimate the risk of China's influence over Apple, says BofA's Wamsi MohanWamsi Mohan, Bank of America analyst, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest Huawei phone release, the potential for a reversal in Apple's valuation due to a pullback in Chinese customers, and the economic impact of iPhone restrictions in China.

Persons: BofA's Wamsi Mohan Wamsi Mohan Organizations: Apple, Bank of America, Huawei Locations: China

☆ Apple lost over $200 billion in market value in two days. Here's where Jim Cramer stands on the stock
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Jim Cramer said Thursday he stands by the Club's "own it, don't trade it" designation on Apple, which was on a two-session losing streak that wiped out more than $200 billion in market value in the stock. "If I really felt like a disaster was coming, I would suspend" our mantra of "own it, don't trade it" on Apple stock, Jim Cramer said during the Club's Morning Meeting on Thursday. Apple is also extending efforts into emerging economies such as India, which like China has roughly 1.4 billion people. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ It'll take some time for Apple to revert back to product growth, says BofA's Wamsi Mohan
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIt'll take some time for Apple to revert back to product growth, says BofA's Wamsi MohanWamsi Mohan, Bank of America Global Research senior IT hardware analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Apple's quarterly earnings results, which beat Wall Street expectations on services growth but declining sales, the rest of year outlook, and more.

Persons: BofA's Wamsi Mohan Wamsi Mohan Organizations: Apple, Bank of America Global Research

☆ Analysts see more gains for Apple going forward, but some warn of mounting headwinds
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

AAPL YTD mountain Apple stock was trading lower after quarterly results. Apple doesn't provide official forward guidance and has not done so since 2020 over macroeconomic uncertainty. Morgan Stanley's Erik Woodring reiterated an overweight rating on Apple but lowered his price target to $215 from $220. Bank of America's Wamsi Mohan remained neutral on Apple, accompanied by a $210 price target that equates to roughly 10% upside. Rakers maintained an overweight rating on Apple stock with a $225 price target, or about 18% upside from Thursday.

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☆ Here's the trade on Apple ahead of Thursday's earnings, according to analysts
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Several analysts remain bullish, hiking their price targets in the weeks leading up to Apple's earnings report — despite the stock's 50% runup so far this year. His $220 price target suggests the stock can rally more than 12% from Tuesday's close. Bank of America remains neutral on the stock, but boosted its price target to $210 on July 19. His price target of $149 suggests nearly 24% downside. Her price target of $190 suggests roughly 3% downside from Tuesday's close.

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☆ Here's the trade on Apple ahead of Thursday’s earnings, according to analysts
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

☆ Why Apple's VR headset could succeed where every similar product has failed
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

On Monday, Apple is expected to announce its first new major product line since the Apple Watch in 2014. During Apple's software-focused developer conference, WWDC, it could release its first mixed-reality headset, according to analyst research, media reports and increasingly, vague references from Apple itself. The headset, according to reports, will feature high-definition screens in front of the user's eyes. But since then, sales for existing VR headsets haven't been great, usage has been worse and the anticipated explosion in successful VR software companies hasn't happened. Apple's headset is expected to be more powerful than what's out there — even current $6,500 VR headsets.

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☆ Bank of America says buy these five tech stocks before it's too late
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Bank of America named a slew of tech stocks that are just too attractive to ignore. IBM The evolution of IBM continues, Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan said after attending the company's recent Think event. "We believe IBM will embark on further cost cutting, and enhance its services and software offerings through acquisitions," he said. The stock finished the week up 3.6% this year, and Bank of America sees plenty more gains for the legacy tech giant. IBM "IBM expect to monetize AI first through Services and expects a later inflection in Software as adoption scales.

☆ Apple to issue disappointing forecast this week, Bank of America predicts
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors should brace for lower forward guidance from tech giant Apple on Thursday, according to Bank of America. Research analyst Wamsi Mohan said the firm expects Apple to at least meet consensus expectations on both earnings per share and revenue for its fiscal second quarter. Bank of America is calling for earnings of $1.40 per share on revenue of $92.4 billion, compared to the Street's expectations of $1.43 in earnings per share and $92.9 billion. Asset management firm Bernstein also noted concern on Apple last week heading into earnings. Mohan also noted further points of contention for Apple include ongoing negotiations with Google and the rise of search engine Bing .

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Steve Kovach and Wamsi Mohan
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Steve Kovach and Wamsi MohanCNBC's Steve Kovach and Wamsi Mohan, Bank of America analyst, join 'TechCheck' to break down Apple's earnings, and their thoughts on the quarter.

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