Apple reports first quarter results
Apple announced financial results for Q1 2024, with a 2% increase in revenue to $119.6 billion and a 16% increase in earnings per share to $2.18. The company reported strong iPhone sales and an all-time high in Services revenue. The installed base of active devices surpassed 2.2 billion, and Apple Vision Pro is set to launch. The board declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share.
Apple's recent financial results for Q1 2024, with a revenue increase of 2% year over year and a significant 16% increase in earnings per share (EPS), indicate a stable growth trajectory for the company. The EPS growth outpacing revenue growth suggests improved profitability, which could be attributed to higher-margin products or services, cost reductions, or a combination of both. The increase in the installed base of active devices to over 2.2 billion signifies a broadening market presence and hints at a robust ecosystem that can generate recurring revenue streams, particularly from the Services sector.
With nearly $40 billion in operating cash flow and a substantial return of almost $27 billion to shareholders, Apple demonstrates strong financial health and a commitment to shareholder returns. The cash dividend declaration further reinforces this commitment. However, investors should consider the context of the fiscal calendar changes, with the reported quarter having one fewer week than the previous year, which might have impacted the year-over-year comparisons.
The all-time high in Services revenue is a critical aspect of Apple's financial results. This diversification away from hardware dependency towards services such as Apple Music, iCloud and the App Store is a strategic move that addresses the maturing smartphone market. The Services sector typically offers higher profit margins and more stable revenue compared to the cyclical nature of product sales. The anticipation around the new Apple Vision Pro product could further catalyze interest and sales, potentially leading to an uptick in associated service subscriptions.
Geographic expansion and product penetration are also noteworthy, as indicated by the all-time high across all products and segments. This suggests that Apple is effectively leveraging its brand and innovation in various markets, which is essential for maintaining growth momentum in a highly competitive tech landscape.
From an economic perspective, Apple's performance is a bellwether for the consumer electronics industry and broader economic health. The reported revenue growth, despite global economic uncertainties and supply chain challenges, reflects resilient consumer demand for Apple products. The company's ability to maintain growth and profitability in such an environment may provide positive signals for the sector and could influence investor sentiment across the tech industry.
The declared dividend and the share buyback program are indicative of Apple's capital allocation strategy, which supports stock prices through direct returns to shareholders. Additionally, the significant investments across the business for long-term growth plans could have multiplier effects on the economy, driving innovation, job creation and potentially leading to more consumer spending.
02/01/2024 - 04:30 PM
Services revenue reaches new all-time record
EPS up 16 percent to new all-time high
CUPERTINO, Calif. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter ended December 30, 2023. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion , up 2 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.18 , up 16 percent year over year.
“Today Apple is reporting revenue growth for the December quarter fueled by iPhone sales, and an all-time revenue record in Services,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We are pleased to announce that our installed base of active devices has now surpassed 2.2 billion, reaching an all-time high across all products and geographic segments. And as customers begin to experience the incredible Apple Vision Pro tomorrow, we are committed as ever to the pursuit of groundbreaking innovation — in line with our values and on behalf of our customers.”
“Our December quarter top-line performance combined with margin expansion drove an all-time record EPS of $2.18 , up 16 percent from last year,” said Luca Maestri, Apple’s CFO. “During the quarter, we generated nearly $40 billion of operating cash flow, and returned almost $27 billion to our shareholders. We are confident in our future, and continue to make significant investments across our business to support our long-term growth plans.”
Apple’s board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on February 15, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 12, 2024.
Based on the Company’s fiscal calendar, the Company’s fiscal 2024 first quarter had 13 weeks, while the Company’s fiscal 2023 first quarter had 14 weeks.
Apple will provide live streaming of its Q1 2024 financial results conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT on February 1, 2024 at apple.com/investor/earnings-call. The webcast will be available for replay for approximately two weeks thereafter.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include without limitation those about payment of the Company’s quarterly dividend. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include without limitation: effects of global and regional economic conditions, including as a result of government policies, war, terrorism, natural disasters, and public health issues; risks relating to the design, manufacture, introduction, and transition of products and services in highly competitive and rapidly changing markets, including from reliance on third parties for components, technology, manufacturing, applications, and content; risks relating to information technology system failures, network disruptions, and failure to protect, loss of, or unauthorized access to, or release of, data; and effects of unfavorable legal proceedings, government investigations, and complex and changing laws and regulations. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect the Company’s business, reputation, results of operations, financial condition, and stock price is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.
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Apple Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and per-share amounts)
Three Months Ended
December 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Net sales:
Products
$
96,458
$
96,388
Services
23,117
20,766
Total net sales (1)
119,575
117,154
Cost of sales:
Products
58,440
60,765
Services
6,280
6,057
Total cost of sales
64,720
66,822
Gross margin
54,855
50,332
Operating expenses:
Research and development
7,696
7,709
Selling, general and administrative
6,786
6,607
Total operating expenses
14,482
14,316
Operating income
40,373
36,016
Other income/(expense), net
(50
)
(393
)
Income before provision for income taxes
40,323
35,623
Provision for income taxes
6,407
5,625
Net income
$
33,916
$
29,998
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
2.19
$
1.89
Diluted
$
2.18
$
1.88
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic
15,509,763
15,892,723
Diluted
15,576,641
15,955,718
(1) Net sales by reportable segment:
Americas
$
50,430
$
49,278
Europe
30,397
27,681
Greater China
20,819
23,905
Japan
7,767
6,755
Rest of Asia Pacific
10,162
9,535
Total net sales
$
119,575
$
117,154
(1) Net sales by category:
iPhone
$
69,702
$
65,775
Mac
7,780
7,735
iPad
7,023
9,396
Wearables, Home and Accessories
11,953
13,482
Services
23,117
20,766
Total net sales
$
119,575
$
117,154
Apple Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and par value)
December 30,
2023
September 30,
2023
ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
40,760
$
29,965
Marketable securities
32,340
31,590
Accounts receivable, net
23,194
29,508
Vendor non-trade receivables
26,908
31,477
Inventories
6,511
6,331
Other current assets
13,979
14,695
Total current assets
143,692
143,566
Non-current assets:
Marketable securities
99,475
100,544
Property, plant and equipment, net
43,666
43,715
Other non-current assets
66,681
64,758
Total non-current assets
209,822
209,017
Total assets
$
353,514
$
352,583
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
58,146
$
62,611
Other current liabilities
54,611
58,829
Deferred revenue
8,264
8,061
Commercial paper
1,998
5,985
Term debt
10,954
9,822
Total current liabilities
133,973
145,308
Non-current liabilities:
Term debt
95,088
95,281
Other non-current liabilities
50,353
49,848
Total non-current liabilities
145,441
145,129
Total liabilities
279,414
290,437
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.00 001 par value: 50,400,000 shares authorized; 15,460,223 and 15,550,061 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
75,236
73,812
Retained earnings/(Accumulated deficit)
8,242
(214
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(9,378
)
(11,452
)
Total shareholders’ equity
74,100
62,146
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
353,514
$
352,583
Apple Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
December 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning balances
$
30,737
$
24,977
Operating activities:
Net income
33,916
29,998
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash generated by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
2,848
2,916
Share-based compensation expense
2,997
2,905
Other
(989
)
(317
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
6,555
4,275
Vendor non-trade receivables
4,569
2,320
Inventories
(137
)
(1,807
)
Other current and non-current assets
(1,457
)
(4,099
)
Accounts payable
(4,542
)
(6,075
)
Other current and non-current liabilities
(3,865
)
3,889
Cash generated by operating activities
39,895
34,005
Investing activities:
Purchases of marketable securities
(9,780
)
(5,153
)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
13,046
7,127
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
1,337
509
Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment
(2,392
)
(3,787
)
Other
(284
)
(141
)
Cash generated by/(used in) investing activities
1,927
(1,445
)
Financing activities:
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards
(2,591
)
(2,316
)
Payments for dividends and dividend equivalents
(3,825
)
(3,768
)
Repurchases of common stock
(20,139
)
(19,475
)
Repayments of term debt
—
(1,401
)
Repayments of commercial paper, net
(3,984
)
(8,214
)
Other
(46
)
(389
)
Cash used in financing activities
(30,585
)
(35,563
)
Increase/(Decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
11,237
(3,003
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending balances
$
41,974
$
21,974
Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
Cash paid for income taxes, net
$
7,255
$
828
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Apple
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What were Apple's financial results for Q1 2024?
Apple's Q1 2024 revenue was $119.6 billion, up 2% year over year, and earnings per share were $2.18, up 16% year over year.
What contributed to Apple's revenue growth for the December quarter?
Apple's revenue growth for the December quarter was fueled by strong iPhone sales and an all-time high in Services revenue.
What is the cash dividend declared by Apple's board of directors?
Apple's board declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share of the Company’s common stock.
When is the dividend payable to shareholders?
The dividend is payable on February 15, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 12, 2024.
What is the installed base of active devices for Apple?
Apple's installed base of active devices has now surpassed 2.2 billion, reaching an all-time high across all products and geographic segments.