Katarzyna Petru
Apple has started the 2026 financial year with a very strong quarter. The company ended the period with revenues of 143.8 billion dollars, representing a 16 per cent year-on-year increase. The diluted earnings per share amounted to 2.84 dollars, growing by 19 per cent. The company emphasises that this was one of the best quarters in its history. Particularly strong sales of the iPhone and the services segment, which set a new record, were reported. Data shows that Apple maintains high 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% increase in services revenue. The active device base exceeded 2.5 billion. CFO Kevan Parekh highlighted nearly 54 billion dollars of operating cash flow and approximately 32 billion dollars returned to shareholders. The board approved a dividend of 0.26 dollars per share, payable on 12 February 2026.
The results show that Apple maintains a strong growth momentum and effectively utilises its ecosystem of devices and services. Double-digit revenue and profit dynamics confirm the company's stable position despite a challenging market environment. If the trend continues, the upcoming quarters may equally bolster the company's financial results.
source: apple.com
