Investors are now just a day away from Apple's (AAPL +1.80%) fiscal third-quarter earnings report. Beyond the headline figures, there are several key metrics to check out that provide important insights into Apple's business. These figures aren't as easily accessible, but discerning shareholders should be sure to look for them when the Mac maker puts up its results.
3 Hidden Metrics to Look for When Apple Inc. Reports Earnings on Tuesday
By Evan Niu, CFA – Jul 21, 2014 at 12:02PM
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Apple reports earnings on Tuesday, and investors should look for these hard-to-find numbers.
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Evan is a Senior Technology Analyst at The Motley Fool. He was previously a Senior Trading Specialist at Charles Schwab, and worked briefly at Tesla. Evan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a CFA charterholder.