A blowout holiday quarter and a strong revenue guide for the current March quarter suggest that Apple's strong iPhone cycle will continue.

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.

A blowout holiday quarter and a strong revenue guide for the current March quarter suggest that Apple's strong iPhone cycle will continue.

Strong holiday season and boost from China drive 23% increase in smartphone revenue

Apple reported a 16% year-on-year jump in its fiscal first-quarter revenue on "staggering" iPhone demand, topping market estimates.

Analysts were divided over the impact an AI-driven memory shortage, causing a surge in memory prices, will have on the company.