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Apple (AAPL) reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, up 12 percent year over year, for the quarter ended September 26, 2026. Diluted earnings per share rose 14 percent to $2.10, while net income increased to $30.711 billion from $27.466 billion. Gross margin was 47.9 percent, including approximately 1 percentage point from tariff refunds; refunds also added $0.05 to diluted EPS.
iPhone sales rose to $57.583 billion and Services reached $31.573 billion, while iPad, Wearables, Home and Accessories, and Japan sales declined. Full-year revenue reached $478.834 billion, with diluted EPS of $8.98 versus $7.46. Annual operating cash flow increased to $145.097 billion from $111.482 billion. Apple returned $28 billion to shareholders during the quarter and declared a $0.27-per-share dividend, payable November 16, 2026, to holders of record November 12.
Apple (AAPL) holds its fiscal fourth-quarter results call on November 2, as investor attention shifts from cloud earnings to hardware. Qualcomm (QCOM) reports fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year results on November 4, after the close. Apple's September-quarter 2025 comparison is revenue of $102.5 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.85.
The preceding cloud reports showed Microsoft (MSFT) revenue rising 19% to $92.3 billion, Alphabet (GOOG) revenue growing 25% to $127.6 billion, and Amazon (AMZN) sales increasing 12% to $201.9 billion. Alphabet and Amazon nevertheless reported lower diluted earnings per share than a year earlier. Property and equipment spending increased at all three companies. Qualcomm has cited rising semiconductor input costs and steps to reflect them in pricing; Amazon identified supply volatility, including memory chips, as a factor that could affect results.
Apple (AAPL) introduced a redesigned MacBook Pro with a tandem OLED display and touch capabilities on the Mac for the first time. The 14- and 16-inch models feature M5 Pro or M5 Max chips and the PROLED XDR display, offering up to 2000 nits peak HDR and SDR brightness and a 120Hz variable refresh rate.
Configurations support up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 16TB of storage. Apple reports up to 24 hours of battery life. The models weigh 3 and 4 pounds, respectively, and introduce Dynamic Island on Mac alongside macOS 27. Pre-orders begin October 28, 2026, with availability beginning November 6.
Apple (AAPL) unveiled its M6-powered iMac, with pre-orders opening October 28 and availability beginning November 6, 2026. The 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU model starts at $1,499 in the U.S.; the 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU model starts at $1,699. Education starting prices are $1,449 and $1,599, respectively.
Pre-orders will open in 35 countries and regions. Apple says the new iMac delivers up to 5x faster on-device AI performance than M4. It includes macOS 27, while Siri AI is available in beta in macOS 27.2. Certain server-based Apple Intelligence features have daily usage limits, with expanded access to become available for a fee in the future.
Apple (AAPL) introduced Apple Creator Studio updates that will become available in November as a free update for existing subscribers. Final Cut Pro adds built-in MotionVFX content, while Pixelmator Pro adds image editing through text instructions. Logic Pro, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers gain AI assistants in beta, built on Apple models and OpenAI. The assistants are available in U.S. English only and require Apple Intelligence-capable devices with the specified operating systems.
New subscriptions cost $12.99 per month or $129 per year in the U.S., with a one-month free trial. College students and educators can subscribe for $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Some Freeform additions arrive in December.
Apple (AAPL) introduced the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, with customer deliveries and store availability starting November 6, 2026. Pre-orders begin October 28 in 35 countries and regions, including the U.S., with a starting U.S. price of $1,999.
The laptop features a 12-core CPU and 12-core graphics processor, with 16GB of standard unified memory configurable to 32GB. Apple reports up to 30 percent faster graphics than M5 and up to 24 hours of battery life, which varies by use and configuration. The model includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 and comes in space black and silver.
Apple (AAPL) unveiled a redesigned iPad mini with A20 Pro, with customer availability beginning November 6, 2026. Pre-orders open October 28 in 36 countries and regions. U.S. starting prices are $699 for Wi-Fi and $849 for Wi-Fi + Cellular, with education pricing starting at $649.
The tablet features an 8.5-inch OLED display and comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB configurations. A new TechWoven Smart Folio costs $79. The device supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separately. Siri AI is available in beta with iPadOS 27.2, with regional, language, and age restrictions.
Apple (AAPL) announced new and expanded American supplier partnerships for materials and components used in iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. Apple will commit up to $100 million over the next three years with Pennsylvania titanium producer Perryman, which supplies titanium for iPhone Duo. Delaware-based Qnity Electronics will produce films for the iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture camera system.
The partnerships are part of Apple's $600 billion, four-year commitment to U.S. manufacturing and innovation. Other supplier updates include a multiyear Broadcom agreement to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips. By the end of 2026, Corning's Kentucky facility will produce all cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch sold worldwide.
Apple (AAPL) announced HomePod mini 2, priced at $149 in the U.S., with store availability beginning October 30, 2026.
Pre-orders opened October 13 in the U.S. and more than 23 other countries and regions. The speaker comes in five colors and supports a four-speaker surround sound setup when paired with Apple TV 4K (4th generation). Siri AI is planned for a future free software update, rather than at launch. Its initial availability will be in English in eight countries. Enabling Siri AI requires the home owner to have an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad with current software, Siri AI enabled, and a supported language selected.
Apple (AAPL) announced Apple Home Collection, a smart home accessory lineup developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, with availability beginning in December.
Select accessories will be available starting early 2027. The lineup includes cameras, a video doorbell, a door lock, thermostats, and temperature sensors managed through the Apple Home app. U.S. starting prices include $199.95 for the indoor camera, $349.95 for the lock, and $199.95 for each thermostat. Availability varies by product across the U.S., Canada, and UK.
Camera event history requires an iCloud+ subscription, and additional features require compatible hardware. Apple Retail will offer third-party installation from ADT for an additional charge in the U.S. starting this fall.