(CNN) — Even though Apple has silenced critics and beaten existential crises before, some fans of its minimalist products and investors in its maximalist stock are nervous.
Apple is set to report its second quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell. The numbers come at a time the company continues to grapple with growth challenges due in part to a sales slowdown in China and a customer base seemingly less interested in upgrading to its latest iPhone lineup.
Analysts are expecting low sales figures for the quarter ending March 31 – despite the company beating expectations in the last four quarters.
Read more: Apple set to report earnings amid headwinds in China and a sluggish stock price [from CNN]