Deepwater's Gene Munster shares bull case for Apple despite down days

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 08, 2026 at 22:54  |  4:56  |  CNBC
Speakers
Gene Munster — Managing Partner, Deepwater Asset Management

Summary

Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, joins Fast Money to present a bull case for Apple despite its recent underperformance. He highlights December earnings upside, the new Siri release, a 2026 earnings catalyst, and a long-term opportunity for Apple in AI consumer devices. He also flags China/Taiwan geopolitical exposure and rising memory costs as key risks to monitor.

  • Gene Munster remains bullish on Apple despite recent underperformance.
  • He expects Apple to beat December revenue guidance with roughly 13% growth.
  • The new Siri release is framed as a pivotal catalyst for Apple's multiple.
  • Gene sees a long-term opportunity for Apple as an AI device company.
  • China/Taiwan geopolitical exposure is described as the main downside risk.
  • Rising memory costs could pressure Apple's gross margins.
  • Tesla is cited as an analogy for recasting a hardware business around physical AI.
Ideas
Gene Munster Managing Partner, Deepwater Asset Management 2:06
New Siri pivotal for Apple multiple.
Gene identifies China/Taiwan geopolitical risk as the key pressure point for Apple. If something goes seriously awry, Apple will be pulled down and his bullish view would be wrong, because 16% of revenue and 45% of products are tied to China, making the narrative hard to shake.
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Speakers: Gene Munster  · Tickers: AAPL