{"id":53255,"date":"2025-04-07T15:51:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=53255"},"modified":"2025-04-07T15:52:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:52:51","slug":"q2-2025-apple-will-show-its-figures-on-may-1-and-talk-about-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/news\/q2-2025-apple-zeigt-am-1-mai-die-zahlen-und-spricht-ueber-zoelle","title":{"rendered":"Q2\/2025: Apple to present figures on May 1 \u2013 and discuss tariffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple has announced that it will present its second fiscal quarter results on May 1, 2025. This refers to the period from January to March, which Apple, as usual, refers to as Q2, since Apple's fiscal year begins on October 1. While strong sales are traditionally expected in this quarter, primarily due to new iPhones, this time the focus is on a different topic: the potential impact of new global tariffs. These could prove costly for Apple.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple's quarterly results usually provide one thing above all: confirmation that its mix of hardware, software, and services continues to deliver. But this time, much remains uncertain. While new products like the iPhone 16e and the MacBook Air M4 certainly had a positive impact on sales, there's a new, greater uncertainty: global trade conflicts, especially new tariffs, which could hit Apple particularly hard. It's therefore not only exciting to see how the last three months have gone, but especially how Apple assesses the current situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stable product pipeline at the beginning of the year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Apple introduced several new devices in the first quarter of the calendar year (Apple's Q2), which are likely to have a direct impact on sales figures. The iPhone 16e was launched in February. It is a new variant within the iPhone series, offering solid technology and a mid-range price. This is likely to have ensured stable sales, especially in the US market. The new MacBook Air with the M4 chip followed in March. This model is Apple's most successful notebook and has been redesigned. Thanks to high demand in education and remote work, it is certain that this model provided strong momentum. The iPad Air was also updated and equipped with the M3 chip \u2013 which also contributed to the increase in sales. Overall, it looks as if the iPhone, Mac, and the services division could deliver strong quarterly results. Compared to previous years, the first calendar quarter has often been solid, and this is likely to be no different in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tariffs as a risk factor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While the product side is stable, another issue is causing unrest: international tariffs, which have come back into focus since last week. This is due to political developments in the US, including possible new trade barriers modeled on previous Trump tariffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n