Analyst thinks Apple sold 2.4-2.5 million Macs during June quarter
Posted by Dennis Sellers 
Jul 8, 2008 at 4:19am
Apple’s earnings estimate for fiscal 2009 was raised by BMO Capital to US$6.36 a share from $6.21, on the belief that Mac sales continued to be strong during the quarter ending June, reports Thomson Financial News.
Analyst Keith Bachmann said he believes 2.4 million to 2.5 million Mac units were sold during the quarter, and now sees fiscal 2009 sales growth of 26 percent vs. total PC market growth of 11.5 to 12 percent. He believes the sales strength is being driven by market share gains, primarily in the U.S. and developed international markets.
Thomson Financial News also reports that Bachmann also said he was also assuming higher average selling prices for the iPhone, up to $410 from his previous estimate of $380.
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Human Says:
I’m worried that there will be excessive expectations on iPhone for this last quarter. Do you think it’s widely known and accepted that it wasn’t ‘on the market’ for at least a month and that the low numbers on this item will be anticipated/ignored?
Posted on July 07, 2008
J. Scott Anderson Says:
Human:
Sure. Apple/iPhone critics will use the numbers in a light that shows poorly on Apple and the iPhone. In fact, they are already doing a bit of it. Look for a recent C/NET article with the headline about the iPhone losing market share last quarter.
However, then they have to explain the huge bump in sales and market share after the 3G version hits the stores. It might be entertaining YouTube fodder if someone can actually film these pundits trying to explain themselves.
Posted on July 07, 2008
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J. Scott Anderson Says:
I wonder how the recent enterprise success in Europe will affect the upcoming quarters for Mac sales? Will that win break down more enterprise barriers or is it just a fluke? Will such a large enterprise fully switching the Mac create more Halo effect for Europeans that become exposed to the Mac through their job at the organization?
Posted on July 07, 2008