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Apple’s inventory surges 154% as memory chip costs climb
Publisher description: Apple says unprecedented memory chip costs will continue to rise, raising questions about future device prices as its inventory climbs to $14.5 billion.
TechCrunch | Nov 2, 2026 | Sarah Perez
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The company reported that its inventory increased significantly in the quarter, growing from $11.09 billion in Q3 to $14.54 billion in Q4, a jump of 31.1%. Year-over-year, inventory grew 154.3% from $5.72 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company also blamed supply constraints for weak iPad sales in the quarter.
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