Katarzyna Petru
Apple started the 2026 financial year with a very strong quarter. The company ended the period with revenues of US$143.8 billion, representing a 16 percent year-on-year increase. The diluted earnings per share were US$2.84, up 19 percent. The firm emphasises that this was one of the best quarters in its history. Particularly strong sales of the iPhone and the services segment set a new record once again. Data shows that Apple maintains strong momentum despite a challenging market.
Details of Financial Results
The quarter ended on 27 December 2025. Tim Cook reported a historically high demand for the iPhone and a 19 percent increase in service revenues. The active device base has exceeded 2.5 billion. CFO Kevan Parekh highlighted nearly 54 billion dollars in operating cash flow and around 32 billion dollars returned to shareholders. The board approved a dividend of 0.26 dollars per share, payable on 12 February 2026.
Results show that Apple is maintaining a strong growth pace and effectively leveraging its ecosystem of devices and services. The double-digit growth in revenues and profits confirms the company's stable position despite a challenging market environment. If the trend continues, the coming quarters could also strongly support the company’s financial results.
source: apple.com
