Analysts and consumers alike have lofty expectations for the iPhone 5, the only difference is that one of them expects the best value for their dollar and the other expects the value of the dollar to rise as a result of Apple's launch. While a seemingly infinite number of analysts have chimed in on the implications of the iPhone 5 launch, Latinos Post has compiled the most compelling and outright hard to believe claims. Enjoy.
J.P. Morgan's chief economist Michael Feroli
"Calculated using the so-called retail control method, sales of iPhone 5 could boost annualized GDP growth by $3.2 billion, or $12.8 billion at an annual rate. Given the iPhone 5 launch is expected to be much larger [than the iPhone 4S launch], we think the estimate mentioned ... is reasonable."
"We believe the release of iPhone 5 could potentially add between 1/4 to 1/2 percent-point to fourth quarter annualized [gross domestic product] growth," said JP Morgan in a research note today.
"Our equity analysts believe around 8 million iPhone 5's will be sold in the U.S. in Q4, even while sales of previous generation iPhones are maintained at a solid pace
Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster
"We believe that if the 21st is the actual ship date, Apple could sell 6 million to 10 million iPhone 5s in the final week of September barring supply issues."
RBC Capital Markets
"We estimate that Apple's iPhone5 could account for 4.4 percent of total semiconductor revenues in 2013."
"This equates to $13.9bil in annual semiconductor sales into the iPhone5. Once we ascertain components upon a comprehensive tear-down, usually available two weeks after launch, we can more accurately assess total contents."
Forrester Research analyst Sarah Rotman
"The iPhone is the make-or-break product for Apple. Apple has the undeniable lead, but to stay on top they need to keep innovating." In other words, it might not be a walk in the park for Apple if the iPhone 5 isn't good enough.
Canalys analyst Chris Jones
"A lot is riding on this. They have to make sure it's as good as people expect."
Deutsche Bank
"We expect the iPhone 5 to be the most significant iPhone upgrade to date as both the radio (LTE) and form factor are being upgraded simultaneously," the firm said.
"We expect this feature set to drive a massive refresh cycle which should be reflected in Apple's valuation over time."
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