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Apple Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings
Apple announced quarterly revenue of $111.18 billion and earnings per share of $2.01, exceeding analyst expectations driven by robust iPhone sales. The results come as CEO Tim Cook prepares to step down, with John Ternus set to take over in September. The company highlighted record iPhone performance despite some supply constraints.
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Apple reported revenue of $111.18 billion for the quarter ending March 2026, according to company statements cited across multiple outlets. This figure represents a 17% increase from $95.36 billion in the same period the previous year. Earnings per share were $2.01, up 22% from the prior year.
com reporting an expected earnings per share of $1.93 and revenue of $108.9 billion, while other estimates varied slightly, such as $1.95 per share and $109.46 billion in revenue from FactSet Research as noted in some coverage.
iPhone revenue totaled $56.99 billion, comprising the largest portion of overall revenue and reflecting more than 20% growth for the second straight quarter, according to Yahoo Finance. The company attributed this to demand for the iPhone 17 lineup, which it described in a release as achieving a March quarter revenue record.
However, Reuters reported that iPhone sales faced supply constraints during the period, while Mac products contributed to the overall sales beat. Apple introduced the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo in March 2026, aimed at affordable market segments. The company has not yet implemented its previously announced AI enhancements to Siri.
In geographic terms, the quarter showed double-digit revenue growth in all segments. Apple stated this was its best March quarter ever. The prior quarter, ending December 2025, included record iPhone sales. No publicly released evidence from the company detailed specific supply chain issues beyond the constraints mentioned in Reuters reporting.
Separately, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced in April 2026 that he would step down from the role on September 1, 2026, with John Ternus, head of hardware engineering, taking over. Cook, who succeeded Steve Jobs 15 years ago, will remain as executive chairman.
Under Cook's leadership, Apple's market value grew by more than $3.6 trillion, largely due to iPhone performance. Ternus participated in an analyst call after the earnings release. "This is the most exciting time in my 25 year career at Apple to be building products and services.
