Apple Earnings Preview: What to Expect

California-based Apple Inc. (AAPL) is a global tech powerhouse, dominating consumer electronics, software, and digital services with its iconic iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and a booming ecosystem of services. With a market cap of $4 trillion, unmatched brand loyalty, and record-setting revenues, Apple continues to define innovation and set the pace for the global tech industry.

The tech behemoth is expected to announce its first-quarter results in the near future. Ahead of the event, analysts expect Apple to report a profit of $2.65 per share, up 10.4% from $2.40 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. The company has a solid earnings surprise history, surpassing the Street’s bottom-line projections in each of the past four quarters.