Analysts polled by FactSet predict Apple will earn $1.43 a share, down 6% year over year, on sales of $92.9 billion, down 5%.
Wall Street is hoping for positive news from Apple sales in China and India as well as continued services growth.
Year to date, Apple stock is up 29.9%. That compares with an 8.5% rise for the S&P 500.
In a recent note to clients, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring called Apple “the best house in a challenged neighborhood.” He rates Apple stock a “top pick” with a price target of 180.
“Investors are attracted by the company’s quality of earnings and its strong balance sheet in an uncertain macro environment,”[Deutsche Bank analyst Sidney] Ho said in a note to clients. “We expect this investor preference to continue.”
