The iPhone maker is set to report earnings after market close

The fourth-quarter earnings season will give the megacaps an opportunity to lay out their 2026 spending visions and, in some cases, defend those plans.

Apple's fiscal first quarter ended in December and the company has already signaled last year it's expecting a big earnings report.

Some analysts are cautious on Apple's near-term performance, but they are bullish that its next iPhone launch and Siri upgrades could boost shares in late 2026.

The iPhone maker is set to report earnings after market close