“Consumer demand for Apple’s latest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus continues to outstrip supply heading into the end of the December quarter, according to the latest research from store polls conducted by Piper Jaffray,” Neil Hughes reports for AppleInsider.
“The investment firm issued a note on Monday, a copy of which was provided to AppleInsider, that shows availability of the newest iPhone models continues to improve, but has not yet caught up with demand,” Hughes reports. “Analyst Gene Munster said that his surveys found 56 percent of core configurations were in stock as of last Friday, Dec. 12.”
“The inventory situation for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is tighter than last year, when the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c were Apple’s latest models. It’s believed that Apple is seeing particularly high demand for its newly redesigned iPhone models with larger displays,” Hughes reports. “Munster believes Apple likely knew its supply limits when the company issued guidance for the December quarter. As a result, he doesn’t think there is a risk to its numbers for the three-month frame, though he did say the supply constraints could limit upside potential.”
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Isn’t it a given that supply constraints limit upside potential?
Yes, and I still waiting for that Apple television that Munster promised about 3 years ago. Guess I’ll be waiting a while since currently you can buy a 50 inch 4K TVl for less than an iPhone 6 plus
I just wonder who gives out this data? How accurate can it really be? I wouldn’t think that Apple really shares this kind of data. during a quarter..
Who cares, it’s been many years since there has been truth in reporting. Likely he’s correct anyway
He and his crew wait outside Minneapolis MN Apple Stores and interview customers.
This year it’s supply constraints and rumors are EPS year over year will increase over thirty percent. This time in 2012 manufacturers were cutting back production and rumors were EPS year over year was going to decrease. The stock is/has tanked in both years. – makes a lot of sense.