Apple’s stockpiling of inventory, particularly computer memory, continued in its fiscal fourth quarter, according to earnings reported Monday. The company reported that its inventory increased significantly in the quarter, growing from $11.09 billion in Q3 to $14.54 billion in Q4, a jump of 31.1%. Year-over-year, inventory grew 154.3% from $5.72 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Apple’s forecast of a 45% to 46% gross margin in the December quarter was largely attributed to the impact of hig...