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Series: Apple Financials

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Jeff Carlson 7 comments

Apple Reports $11.6 Billion Q2 2012 Profit

Apple reported another fantastic financial quarter, with a profit of $11.6 billion on revenues of $39.2 billion. iPhone and iPad sales pushed the numbers, but that’s not the whole story. Apple’s execution and presence in China significantly contributed to the company’s success.

Michael E. Cohen No comments

iPads, iPhones Propel Apple’s $8.8 billion Q3 2012 Profit

Outstanding profitability is not quite outstanding enough as Apple doesn’t quite meet the rosiest of analyst expectations in its quarterly results. Still, $8.8 billion in profit on revenue of $35 billion is certainly acceptable, thanks to strong sales of iPads, iPhones, and Macs.

Jeff Carlson Michael E. Cohen 4 comments

Analysts Disappointed in Apple’s $8.2 Billion Q4 2012 Profit

Apple earned $8.2 billion on revenues of $36 billion for the most recent fiscal quarter, which prompted analysts to figure out why the company performed so ‘poorly’ compared to their predictions, and why the iPad mini is priced starting at $329.

Adam Engst Michael E. Cohen 1 comment

Apple Q2 2013 Results Show Higher Revenues, Lower Profits

In a call that alternated between statistics and cheerleading, Apple reported a record-breaking $43.6 billion in second-quarter revenues, albeit with declining profits — a mere $9.5 billion.

Michael E. Cohen Josh Centers 2 comments

Apple Q3 2013 Results Repeat Higher Revenues and Lower Profits

Apple’s revenues continue to rise, but the company’s profits are falling as its margins shrink.

Josh Centers No comments

Apple Q4 2013 Results See Lower Profits Again

Apple is still selling a ton of iPhones, but dividends, free software, and complex devices are cutting into the company’s bottom line. CEO Tim Cook is hoping it’ll be an iPad Christmas.

Michael E. Cohen Josh Centers 6 comments

Apple’s Record Q1 2014 Sales Disappoint Wall Street Again

For its first fiscal quarter of 2014, Apple has once again reported record sales and revenues, beating expectations but suffering a hit to its stock price, as analysts grumbled that the company has not yet conquered the inner Solar System.

Josh Centers Michael E. Cohen 5 comments

Apple Posts Record Q2 2014 Revenues Despite Slipping iPad Sales

For its second fiscal quarter of 2014, Apple has once again reported record sales and revenues, beating analyst expectations and thrilling investors with a stock split, bigger dividends, and more stock buybacks.

Adam Engst Michael E. Cohen No comments

Apple Q3 2014 Results Show Highest EPS in Seven Quarters

Boosted by strong sales of iPhones, Macs, and apps, Apple has posted record financial results for the company’s third fiscal quarter, with $37.4 billion in revenue and net profits of $7.7 billion.

Michael E. Cohen Josh Centers 1 comment

Apple Posts Record Profits for Q4 2014

Over three years after the death of Steve Jobs, CEO Tim Cook has maintained Apple’s stratospheric growth, with record iPhone and Mac sales in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2014.

Josh Centers Michael E. Cohen 2 comments

Big iPhones Mean a Big Q1 2015 for Apple; Apple Watch Date Revealed

Apple has posted yet another record-shattering financial quarter, and Tim Cook has finally announced when we will be able to get our hands on the Apple Watch.

Michael E. Cohen Josh Centers 3 comments

Apple Makes Even More Money in Q2 2015

Surprise! Apple had yet another record quarter for Q2 2015. But while the iPhone and the Mac saw strong growth, iPad sales are slipping, and the number of Apple Watches sold so far remains a mystery.

Michael E. Cohen Josh Centers 8 comments

Apple Posts Record Financials for Q3 2015

Although the iPad is still slumping, and Apple Watch sales remain a closely guarded secret, iPhone and Mac sales hit record highs, leading to yet another strong showing for Apple’s bottom line.

Michael E. Cohen Josh Centers 4 comments

Apple Wraps up a Record-Breaking Year in Q4 2015

Apple has dodged financial ruin for yet another quarter, reporting both record-breaking revenues and profits.

Michael E. Cohen Josh Centers 1 comment

Apple’s Q1 2016 Sets Records, but Just Barely

Apple is still making money hand over fist, but sales growth for all three of its major product categories has stalled or is in decline. Michael Cohen and Josh Centers don their analyst hats to try to explain why.