Apple’s (AAPL) first foldable iPhone is nearing its commercial debut, giving investors a new test of whether the company can create a meaningful new premium-hardware growth driver. Counterpoint Research expects Apple to sell about 6 million iPhone Duo units this year, providing an early demand benchmark for a device that is expected to become the company’s most expensive iPhone.
The forecast arrives after Apple shares closed at $330.32 on Oct. 1, up 21.50% year to date and 29.31% over the past 52 weeks.