Should Investors Be Concerned About Apple’s Silence?

Should investors be concerned?
Not necessarily. Though the rumor mill suggests that iPhone 5c sales may not be living up to the hype generated by its predecessor, the unusually structured launch could encourage peculiar consumer behavior. So, even if Yeung’s estimate of 2.2 million pre-orders is accurate, few conclusions can be drawn.

However, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) investors should definitely keep an eye on weekend sales numbers. For comparison, last year iPhone 5s sales topped five millionduring the opening weekend. Since Apple is often supply constrained (not demand limited) during the opening weekend, the number Apple reports (if it chooses to) will be more indicative of Apple’s supply than its demand. Still, the number will be the first number that gives us some insight into the success of Apple’s launch.

The article Should Investors Be Concerned About Apple’s Silence? originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Daniel Sparks owns shares of Apple. The Motley Fool recommends Apple. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple. 

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