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Apple reports record September quarter revenue of $114.5 billion

The company announced its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter results, highlighting all-time highs for Services and iPhone revenue.

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Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter ended September 26, 2026, on 2 November 2026. The company reported quarterly revenue of $114.5 billion, which represents a 12 percent increase year over year.

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Key facts * Apple posted a company gross margin of 47.9 percent, which included a favorable impact of approximately 1 percentage point from tariff refunds [1]. * Diluted earnings per share was $2.10, up 14 percent year over year, and included a favorable impact of $0.05 from tariff refunds [1]. * The company generated $28 billion in operating cash flow during the quarter, which allowed it to return $28 billion to shareholders [1]. * Apple's installed base of active devices reached a new all-time high across all major product categories and geographic segments [1].

What were the record-breaking results? Apple reported a September quarter revenue record of $114.5 billion, with iPhone reaching a September quarter record and Services reaching an all-time high [1]. These results capped off a fiscal year where the company achieved all-time record revenue of $479 billion [1].

What new products did Apple announce? Apple is closing the fiscal year with a lineup that includes the iPhone Duo, which the company describes as the most transformational iPhone since the original [1]. Other hardware includes the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside a new generation of hardware for the home and the introduction of Touch to Mac for the first time [1].

What are the shareholder updates? Apple's board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.27 per share of the company's common stock [1]. This dividend is payable on 16 November 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on 12 November 2026 [1].

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  • Apple
  • iPhone
  • financial results
  • Services
  • tech news

Sources

  1. Apple reports fourth quarter results - Apple — Apple Newsroom (primary source)
  2. The secret origin story of the iPhone | The Verge — The Verge
  3. The Untold Story: How the iPhone Blew Up the Wireless Industry | WIRED — WIRED

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