Apple price target lowered to $160 from $200 at HSBC

HSBC analyst Erwan Rambourg, who had downgraded Apple shares to Hold from Buy on December 4, said that although he had expected challenges for Apple in China, the intensity has "surprised to the downside."

Given that the China situation remains complex, and patent disputes adds to the headwinds, he lowered his revenue estimates for 2019-21 by 5%-7% and cut his net income estimates by 8%-9%.

Meanwhile, the iPhone's longer replacement cycle may hamper shipments in developed markets, said Rambourg, who lowered his price target for Apple shares to $160 from $200 and maintains a Hold rating.