Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) fell 3% on Thursday due to delays in Mac shipments caused by coronavirus-related lockdowns in China, which have disrupted global supply chains. Some delivery dates for the Mac Pro laptops are now extending to mid-June, according to Bloomberg.
These production issues could also potentially impact iPhone manufacturing, Apple’s most profitable product. While Apple cut back production of the new iPhone SE last month, experts believe the company has sufficient inventory to handle short-term disruptions. However, prolonged lockdowns could affect delivery times for its flagship iPhone.
Despite long wait times, analysts expect minimal impact on Apple’s sales, as the loyalty of Mac and iPhone users makes them likely to wait for their devices rather than switch to competitors.
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