$AAPL - GOLDMAN SACHS EXPECTS IPHONE-DRIVEN Q4 BEAT FOR APPLE Goldman Sachs expects Apple to surpass Q4 earnings and revenue estimates, driven by strong iPhone 17 sales and steady Mac demand from the PC refresh cycle. Analyst Michael Ng anticipates continued iPhone strength into fiscal 2026, supported by U.S. carrier competition and the upcoming iPhone 18 foldable. Goldman maintains a Buy rating and a $279 price target ahead of earnings.