Apple Earnings: Guidance Will Be Key

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is set to report results for its first quarter of fiscal 2022 next week. Many investors will likely be watching the report closely, as it's coming after a bearish start to 2022 for many tech stocks (including Apple). The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has slid 8% year to date and Apple is down 6.5%. Could Apple's report give a reason for investors to be more optimistic?

While there are a handful of important metrics investors should watch when Apple reports earnings, including revenue growth, earnings-per-share growth, and momentum in key segments like services and iPhone, one of the most important metrics for investors may be the guidance management provides for fiscal second-quarter revenue.

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