Apple Inc.
AAPLNASDAQAlpha Score of 58 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, poor value, strong quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Apple TV+ price hike follows record June quarter
Oct 8, 2026Apple shares rose 0.32% to $332.41, holding near the top of their 52-week range of $237.88 to $341.07. The stock trades at 38.19 times earnings, with EPS of $8.72 and 28.7% year-over-year growth. Net margin sits at 27.6%. The Alpha Score of 57.3 reflects strong momentum at 74 and quality at 87.6, offset by a weak value reading of 27.3. Apple raised Apple TV+ to $14.99 a month and the Apple One bundle to $21.95, following a record June quarter that brought in $109.4 billion in revenue. The price increases target services revenue, the company's highest-margin segment. Watch how subscriber growth responds to the higher price in the September quarter results.
Apple edges up as services revenue gains offset hardware concerns
Oct 6, 2026Apple shares rose 0.32% to $332.41, trading near the top of their 52-week range of $237.88 to $341.07. The stock's 28.7% EPS growth and 27.6% net margin support its 38.19 P/E, though value remains a weak point at an Alpha Score sub-score of 27.3. Momentum and quality scored 74 and 87.6, respectively, pushing the overall Alpha Score to 57.3. Apple raised Apple TV+ to $14.99 a month and the Apple One bundle to $21.95, following a record June quarter with $109.4 billion in revenue. The hikes signal confidence in services pricing power as hardware sales face maturing markets. The question for the coming quarter is whether services growth can sustain margin expansion while iPhone volumes hold steady through the fall launch cycle.
Apple edges higher, TV+ price hike follows record services quarter
Oct 2, 2026Apple shares ticked up 0.32% to $332.41, holding within 3% of their 52-week high of $341.07. The stock's Alpha Score of 57.3 is driven by strong momentum (74) and quality (87.6), though value scores a low 27.3 against a P/E of 38.19. Apple raised Apple TV+ pricing to $14.99 a month and the Apple One bundle to $21.95, following a record June quarter with $109.4 in revenue. The hikes target the company's high-margin services segment, which netted 27.6% overall margins. With EPS growth of 28.7% year-over-year, the valuation premium faces a test when the next services data lands this quarter.
Apple edges higher as services revenue growth offsets hardware concerns
Oct 1, 2026Apple shares rose 0.32% to $332.41, trading near the top of their 52-week range. The stock's Alpha Score of 57.3 reflects strong momentum (74) and quality (87.6), though value remains weak at 27.3. The company's net margin of 27.6% and 28.7% EPS growth support the premium 38.19 P/E multiple. Apple raised Apple TV+ to $14.99 a month and the Apple One bundle to $21.95, following a record June quarter with $109.4 billion in revenue. The price hikes signal confidence in services revenue growth, which now carries higher margins than hardware sales. Investors will watch next quarter's services segment performance and iPhone demand trends through the fall launch cycle.
Apple Edges Higher as Services Pricing Kicks In
Sep 29, 2026Apple shares rose 0.32% to $332.41, inching closer to the 52-week high of $340.08. The stock trades at 36.34 times earnings, with EPS growth of 28.7% year over year and a net margin of 27.6%. The Alpha Score of 66.9 reflects strong momentum (83.6) and quality (87.6), offset by weak value (29.6). Apple raised Apple TV+ to $14.99 a month and the Apple One bundle to $21.95 after a record June quarter with $109.4 billion in revenue. The price hikes should lift services revenue in the coming quarters, a key growth driver as hardware cycles mature. Watch for subscriber retention data when Apple reports fiscal fourth-quarter results in October.
Apple Q3 net income jumps 27% to $29.8B on services and iPhone growth
Apple reported net income of $29.8 billion for the June quarter, up from $23.4 billion a year earlier, on total net sales of $109.4 billion. Product revenue rose to $78.7 billion from $66.6 billion, driven by iPhone and Mac sales. Services revenue hit $30.7 billion, up from $27.4 billion. Gross margin widened to $54.8 billion from $43.7 billion, helped by a product cost of sales that grew slower than revenue. Operating expenses climbed to $19.1 billion, with R&D spending up to $11.7 billion from $8.9 billion. The company held $39.5 billion in cash and equivalents at quarter end, up from $35.9 billion in September. Basic EPS came in at $2.03, up from $1.57. The share count fell to 14.66 billion from 14.90 billion, reflecting ongoing buybacks.
- ›Net income rose 27% to $29.8B for the quarter, $101.5B year-to-date.
- ›Product revenue jumped 18% to $78.7B; services revenue grew 12% to $30.7B.
- ›Gross margin expanded to $54.8B from $43.7B, with product margin improving faster than cost growth.
- ›R&D spending increased 32% to $11.7B for the quarter, $34B year-to-date.
- ›Cash and equivalents rose to $39.5B from $35.9B; marketable securities grew to $22.9B.
- ›Basic EPS rose to $2.03 from $1.57; diluted shares outstanding fell to 14.71B from 14.95B.
Apple Reports Third Fiscal Quarter 2026 Results
Apple Inc. filed an 8-K on July 30, 2026, announcing its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 27, 2026. The company issued a press release detailing the results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed for Exchange Act purposes.
- ›Apple issued a press release for its third fiscal quarter ended June 27, 2026.
- ›The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
- ›No other material events were reported in this filing.
Apple Reports Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Results With Significant Revenue Growth
Apple Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter ended March 28, 2026. The company achieved total net sales of $111.18 billion for the quarter, compared to $95.36 billion in the same period of the previous year. Net income rose to $29.58 billion, up from $24.78 billion in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share reached $2.01, compared to $1.65 in the second quarter of 2025. Product sales contributed $80.21 billion to the total revenue, while services revenue reached $30.98 billion. Operating expenses increased to $18.90 billion, driven largely by a rise in research and development costs to $11.42 billion, up from $8.55 billion in the year-ago period. Operating income for the quarter was $35.89 billion, compared to $29.59 billion in the second quarter of 2025. As of March 28, 2026, Apple held $45.57 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $22.94 billion in marketable securities. The company reported 14.69 billion shares issued and outstanding as of April 17, 2026. The financial statements reflect continued investment in research and development and a robust performance across both product and service segments.
- ›Total net sales increased to $111.18 billion from $95.36 billion year-over-year.
- ›Net income grew to $29.58 billion compared to $24.78 billion in the prior year quarter.
- ›Diluted earnings per share rose to $2.01 from $1.65.
- ›Research and development expenses increased significantly to $11.42 billion.
- ›Operating income improved to $35.89 billion from $29.59 billion.
Apple Inc. Files 8-K Reporting Financial Results for Second Fiscal Quarter 2026
On April 30, 2026, Apple Inc. filed an 8-K report with the Securities and Exchange Commission to formally announce the release of its financial results for the second fiscal quarter, which ended on March 28, 2026. The filing serves as a procedural notification that the company has issued a press release detailing its quarterly performance. The press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing, provides the specific financial data and operational commentary for the period. The company clarified that the information provided in this report, including the attached press release, is furnished rather than filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction means the information is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other registration statements or filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, unless specifically stated otherwise. The report was signed by Kevan Parekh, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Apple Inc.
- ›Apple Inc. reported financial results for the second fiscal quarter ending March 28, 2026.
- ›The filing serves as the official disclosure mechanism for the quarterly earnings press release.
- ›The document confirms the release of Exhibit 99.1 containing detailed financial performance data.
- ›The filing was executed by CFO Kevan Parekh.
Apple Announces CEO Succession Plan With John Ternus Replacing Tim Cook
Apple Inc. filed an 8-K on April 20, 2026, to announce a significant leadership transition. Effective September 1, 2026, current Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will step down from his role to become the Executive Chair of the Board of Directors. John Ternus, who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and will join the Board of Directors on the same date. Ternus has been with Apple since 2001 and has led the hardware engineering division since 2021. In conjunction with this transition, Art Levinson, the current Chair of the Board, will shift to the role of Lead Independent Director. Apple stated that there are no familial relationships or reportable transactions between Ternus and other directors or executives. The company will enter into a standard indemnification agreement with Ternus and plans to file an amendment to this 8-K within four business days to provide additional required disclosures regarding his compensation arrangements.
- ›Tim Cook to transition from CEO to Executive Chair effective September 1, 2026.
- ›John Ternus appointed as new CEO and member of the Board effective September 1, 2026.
- ›Art Levinson to transition from Chair of the Board to Lead Independent Director.
- ›Company to provide further details on executive compensation in a future amendment.
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Apple Inc. is a leading technology company renowned for designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative hardware and software products for consumers and businesses worldwide. Its flagship product, the iPhone, accounts for the majority of sales, serving as the central hub of an expansive ecosystem that includes Mac computers, iPad tablets, Apple Watch wearables, and accessories like AirPods. Apple Inc. also offers a suite of services such as the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, Apple TV+, and Apple Fitness+, providing digital content, cloud storage, and subscription-based platforms. Operating in the consumer electronics industry within the technology sector, the company employs approximately 166,000 people and maintains a broad global presence through online stores, retail outlets, and partnerships with carriers and resellers. With a substantial market capitalization reflecting its scale, Apple Inc. plays a pivotal role in shaping consumer technology trends, emphasizing seamless integration across devices and services to enhance user experience and productivity.
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