Against the background of successful sales of the new line iPhone analysts revise to the more positive side of their predictions for 2015 in relation to Apple. Keith Bachman, in particular, believes that the value of shares of the Californian giant next year will rise to the level of $ 110, which will contribute to the growth of sales of handsets. About this analyst said in a note to investors.
According to the forecast Bachmann, during 2015 Apple will sell about 189.1 million iPhone.As for the upcoming holiday season, according to the analyst, the number sold during this period of smartphones will reach 58 million. At the same time, the projected average cost of iPhone will increase to 637 dollars.
The expert believes that the share of iPhone 6 will have 70 to 75% of the total sales of the new smartphone Apple, while the iPhone 6 Plus will get the remaining 25-30%.
Bachmann also predicts that in 2015 fiscal year, Apple will sell about 12 million hours of Apple Watch. However, it has revised downwards its forecasts for sales volumes iPad. He believes that in the new fiscal year will be sold around 58 million iPad. Part of the sales of Apple tablet will select models of the iPhone 6 Plus.
"If Apple sells an iPhone instead of a single iPad mini, it thereby increases its gross profit by approximately $ 200, all other things being equal" - said Bachmann.
As for corporate payment service Apple Pay, which start in the United States is scheduled for October, he, in his opinion, did not have a material impact on the net profit of Cupertino corporation. By 2016, the service will help it to strengthen its position and increase sales, but it still will not bring significant profits.