Analysis: If Apple is hurting due to the coronavirus, its suppliers and rivals likely are too


Apple said while many factories that make iPhones have reopened for work in China, they were ramping up more slowly than anticipated. — Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO/SHANGHAI: Apple Inc's surprise warning that it will likely fall short of this quarter's sales target due to the coronavirus epidemic points to much pain for its chip and other suppliers as well as for rivals who also rely on China to build their products.

Revising guidance set just three weeks ago, the world's most valuable tech company said while many factories that make iPhones have reopened for work, they were ramping up more slowly than anticipated.

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