Related Link: Apple Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates As Cupertino Snaps 4-Quarter Revenue Decline Streak; Stock Slides On China Weakness What's Next: Ives said the DOJ lawsuit could take years in the courts. "Apple has defended its App Store, ecosystem, 30% fee, and business model again and again in the courts and EU and we would expect a similar battle here," Ives said. The analyst cautioned that while Apple defended itself in the past, the DOJ worked for years to build its case against the technology giant. "We do not expect any business model changes for now, but Apple clearly is going to have to find a way to eventually settle this case, pay a hefty fine, and ultimately find some compromise with developers on the App Store structure down the road." AAPL Price Action: Apple shares are down 3.74% to $171.99 on Thursday versus a 52-week trading range of $155.98 to $199.62.