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Apple posted $109.42 billion revenue and $2.02 EPS in Q3 2026, beating forecasts and marking its strongest June quarter ever.
Apple reported $109.42 billion in revenue and $2.02 earnings per share for its fiscal third quarter, surpassing consensus estimates and delivering double‑digit growth across iPhone, Mac and Services segments【1】. The beat underscores Apple’s resilience amid a memory‑chip shortage and sets a new benchmark for its June quarter performance.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $109.42 billion |
| EPS | $2.02 |
| iPhone & Mac sales | Double‑digit growth |
| Services revenue | $30.74 billion (missed estimate) |
Apple’s $109.42 billion revenue topped the $108.79 billion Wall Street forecast and the $109 billion consensus from FactSet, marking a 16% year‑over‑year increase from $94.04 billion in the same quarter last year【2】. Earnings per share of $2.02 also exceeded the $1.88 consensus and the $1.97 whisper number, driven in part by an 11‑cent per‑share tariff refund【2】. Despite the strong top‑line, after‑hours trading saw the stock slip $7.52, or 2.3%, to $325.91, likely reflecting the Services segment’s $30.74 billion revenue falling short of the $31.22 billion expectation【1】.
The earnings surge was anchored by robust iPhone and MacBook sales, with Apple having raised prices on Macs and iPads in response to a memory‑chip shortage linked to the AI boom【2】. While iPhone prices remained unchanged, analysts anticipate a future hike. Services grew year‑over‑year to $30.74 billion but missed forecasts, highlighting a potential headwind for the high‑margin business. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook framed the results as the “strongest June quarter ever,” emphasizing growth across all geographic segments and the debut of the all‑new Siri AI at WWDC26【1】.
Apple’s revenue growth outpaced rivals that are also grappling with component cost pressures. Competitors have not reported comparable double‑digit gains in the same period, giving Apple a relative advantage despite the broader industry “unprecedented challenge” of chip shortages【2】. The company’s ability to raise prices without dampening demand suggests pricing power that many peers lack, especially as AI‑driven memory demand inflates component costs across the sector.
Apple’s Q3 2026 results demonstrate that strong hardware demand and strategic pricing can offset supply‑chain headwinds, but the Services shortfall signals a key area to watch as the company leans into AI‑driven offerings.
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