Apple raises MacBook, iPad prices, hints at more hikes on memory costs
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Reflecting rising cost pressures across the tech sector, Apple announced price increases on MacBook and iPad models, citing surging memory and storage costs. CEO Tim Cook hinted that further increases may follow, according to CNBC.
The price hikes come amid sustained increases in memory and storage component costs, squeezing manufacturers' margins. Per market data, AAPL stock traded at $276.91 on June 25, 2026, trading in a range of $276.54–$288.80. Meanwhile, shares of peers like Microsoft and Meta showed mixed performance.
Investors are watching how the price increases will affect demand for Apple products in coming quarters, especially after management signaled potential further hikes. The trajectory of component costs and margin pressure will remain in focus ahead of the fiscal third-quarter earnings report.