Apple Inc. (AAPL) is experiencing its worst start to a year since 2008, with shares down approximately 10.69% in January 2025. This decline has raised concerns about the company's market position, particularly in light of recent downgrades from financial firms Jefferies and Loop Capital, which cite fears of slowing iPhone sales and a lack of demand for Apple Intelligence products. As Apple prepares to release its earnings report on January 30, analysts are questioning whether the upcoming results will provide a turnaround or if the stock will continue to decline. Notably, AAPL has been the worst-performing stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average this year, prompting scrutiny ahead of the earnings announcement.