Apple ’ s fiscal second - quarter profit has jumped 36 percent on blistering sales of Macintosh computers -- and beat Wall Street estimates -- but its stock dipped on a lower - than - expected profit forecast , AP reported . The Mac and iPod maker is believed to be especially vulnerable to slowing consumer spending in the United States because of its stronger presence here than overseas , a factor that has contributed to a 20 percent decline in Apple ’ s stock price since the start of the year . Another factor weighing on Apple during the second and third quarters is the company ’ s decision to delay recognizing iPhone sales until a software upgrade for the multimedia gadget is shipped this summer . [ KHS ] [ ⓒ Maeil Business Newspaper & mk . co . kr , All rights reserved ]