Apple falls 2.19% to $337.09 ahead of after-hours earnings
Apple shares fell 2.19% to $337.09, and CNBC reported options traders expect a big move as the company reports after the close.
Price action
Apple's shares were $337.09 and fell 2.19% from the prior close, with a five-session change of -0.89%. The move occurred while US markets trade today. The price and moves were recorded as of Nov 2, 19:15 UTC; data provider: Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | $337.09 | -0.89% | -2.19% | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
News flow
CNBC reported options traders were getting anxious on Apple ahead of earnings. CNBC said Apple reports after the bell and that options traders expect a big move. CNBC also ran a preview noting Needham's Laura Martin saying "We need to watch what's happening in China" ahead of the results.
- Options traders are getting anxious on Palantir and Apple ahead of earnings — CNBC, Nov 2, 18:16 UTC
- CrowdStrike lands an upgrade, and Jim Cramer's advice on Apple ahead of earnings — CNBC, Nov 2, 17:04 UTC
- What to watch in Apple's earnings results as new CEO John Ternus faces first Wall Street test — CNBC, Nov 2, 11:41 UTC
- Apple reports after the bell. Options traders expect a big move — CNBC, Nov 2, 18:19 UTC
- Needham's Laura Martin on Apple: 'We need to watch what's happening in China' — CNBC, Nov 2, 10:40 UTC
Across stocks
All moves are from the prior close. Apple fell 2.19%, a larger decline than Microsoft (fell 0.87%) and Meta Platforms (fell 0.61%), while Amazon rose 3.54%, Tesla rose 1.67%, Alphabet rose 1.38%, JPMorgan Chase rose 1.31% and NVIDIA rose 0.26%.
| Instrument | Last | Change | Basis | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $756.60 | +0.12% | vs prior close | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) | $687.94 | -0.37% | vs prior close | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| NVIDIA | $205.18 | +0.26% | vs prior close | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Microsoft | $517.39 | -0.87% | vs prior close | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Amazon | $248.85 | +3.54% | vs prior close | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Alphabet | $283.71 | +1.38% | vs prior close | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Meta Platforms | $611.24 | -0.61% | vs prior close | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Tesla | $406.50 | +1.67% | vs prior close | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| JPMorgan Chase | $341.45 | +1.31% | vs prior close | Nov 2, 19:15 UTC | Finnhub |
What to watch
AAPL Q4 2026 earnings is scheduled Mon Nov 2 (after the close); finnhub lists an EPS estimate of 2.03. The report is scheduled after US trading on Mon Nov 2 and will be the next scheduled event tied to Apple ahead of other listed corporate releases.
- Mon Nov 2 (after the close) — AAPL Q4 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 2.03
- Tue Nov 3 (before the open) — MPC Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 24.72
- Wed Nov 4 (time not confirmed) — PAYP Q2 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 26.16
- Wed Nov 4 (before the open) — CVS Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 1.67
- Wed Nov 4 (before the open) — COR Q4 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 4.63
- Wed Nov 4 (after the close) — MCK Q2 2027 earnings · EPS estimate 10.81
Sources and data
- CNBC (secondary source) — Options traders are getting anxious on Palantir and Apple ahead of earnings
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
Market data as of Nov 2, 19:15 UTC; report generated Nov 2, 19:20 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Options
Contracts that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy (a call) or sell (a put) an asset at a set strike price before or at expiry.
S&P 500
A float-adjusted, market-cap-weighted index of about 500 leading US companies selected by a committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
Earnings per share (EPS)
A company's net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by its average number of shares.
Sources & data
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 2, 2026, 07:15 PM UTC.
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