Apple (AAPL) AAPL Q2 Financial Results Summary
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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Q2 2026 Financial Results Summary
On April 30, 2026, Apple Inc. released its financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter, which ended on March 28, 2026.
Key Financial Highlights
- Total Revenue: $111.2 billion, an increase of 17% compared to $95.4 billion in Q2 2025.
- Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS): $2.01, up 22% from $1.65 in Q2 2025.
- Operating Cash Flow: Over $28 billion generated during the quarter, setting a record for Q2.
- Cash Dividend: A cash dividend of $0.27 per share declared, which represents an increase of 4% from the previous dividend.
- Share Repurchase: The board has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $100 billion.
Revenue Breakdown
- Products Revenue: $80.2 billion, up 17% year over year from $68.7 billion.
- Services Revenue: $31.0 billion, an increase of 16% compared to $26.6 billion in Q2 2025.
Segment Revenue
- Americas: $45.1 billion, up 12% from $40.3 billion.
- Europe: $28.1 billion, an increase of 15% year over year.
- Greater China: $20.5 billion, a rise of 28% from $16.0 billion.
- Japan: $8.4 billion, up 15% from $7.3 billion.
- Rest of Asia Pacific: $9.1 billion, an increase of 25% from $7.3 billion.
Product Category Sales
- iPhone: $57.0 billion, up 22% from $46.8 billion.
- Mac: $8.4 billion, an increase of 6% from $7.9 billion.
- iPad: $6.9 billion, up 8% from $6.4 billion.
- Wearables, Home, and Accessories: $7.9 billion, up 5% compared to $7.5 billion.
- Services: $31.0 billion, growing 16% from $26.6 billion.
Operating Income and Expenses
- Operating Income: $35.9 billion, a 21% increase from $29.6 billion in Q2 2025.
- Total Operating Expenses: $18.9 billion, representing a 24% increase compared to $15.3 billion year over year. This includes $11.4 billion in research and development, and $7.5 billion in selling and administrative expenses.
Net Income
- Net Income: $29.6 billion, an increase of 19% from $24.8 billion in Q2 2025.
Balance Sheet Highlights
- Total Assets: $371.1 billion, compared to $359.2 billion at the end of Q4 2025.
- Total Liabilities: $264.6 billion, reduced from $285.5 billion in the previous quarter.
- Shareholders’ Equity: $106.5 billion, up from $73.7 billion in the previous quarter.
- Cash and Cash Equivalents: $45.6 billion, up from $35.9 billion.
Cash Flow Summary
- Cash Generated by Operating Activities: $82.6 billion compared to $53.9 billion during the same period last year.
- Cash Used in Investing Activities: -$11.1 billion, down from a positive inflow of $12.7 billion in Q2 2025.
- Cash Used in Financing Activities: -$61.9 billion, improved from -$68.4 billion year-over-year.
Conclusion
The fiscal Q2 2026 financial results for Apple Inc. showcase strong growth across all major metrics, highlighting the company's robust performance in both product and services revenue. The increase in EPS and the declaration of a dividend reflect the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders while continuing to expand its operational capabilities.
Note: All amounts are in thousands/millions.
| Three Months Ended | March 28, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | March 28, 2026 | March 29, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales: | ||||
| Products | $80,208 | $68,714 | $193,951 | $166,674 |
| Services | $30,976 | $26,645 | $60,989 | $52,985 |
| Total net sales(1) | $111,184 | $95,359 | $254,940 | $219,659 |
| Cost of sales: | ||||
| Products | $49,179 | $44,030 | $116,657 | $103,477 |
| Services | $7,224 | $6,462 | $14,271 | $13,040 |
| Total cost of sales | $56,403 | $50,492 | $130,928 | $116,517 |
| Gross margin | $54,781 | $44,867 | $124,012 | $103,142 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Research and development | $11,419 | $8,550 | $22,306 | $16,818 |
| Selling, general and administrative | $7,477 | $6,728 | $14,969 | $13,903 |
| Total operating expenses | $18,896 | $15,278 | $37,275 | $30,721 |
| Operating income | $35,885 | $29,589 | $86,737 | $72,421 |
| Other income/(net) | $-52 | $-279 | $98 | $-527 |
| Income before provision for income taxes | $35,833 | $29,310 | $86,835 | $71,894 |
| Provision for income taxes | $6,255 | $4,530 | $15,160 | $10,784 |
| Net income | $29,578 | $24,780 | $71,675 | $61,110 |
| Earnings per share: | ||||
| Basic | $2.02 | $1.65 | $4.87 | $4.06 |
| Diluted | $2.01 | $1.65 | $4.85 | $4.05 |
| Shares used in computing earnings per share: | ||||
| Basic | 14,673,278 | 14,994,0… | 14,710,718 | 15,037,9… |
| Diluted | 14,725,873 | 15,056,1… | 14,768,115 | 15,103,4… |
| (1)Net sales by reportable segment: | ||||
| Americas | $45,093 | $40,315 | $103,622 | $92,963 |
| Europe | $28,055 | $24,454 | $66,201 | $58,315 |
| Greater China | $20,497 | $16,002 | $46,023 | $34,515 |
| Japan | $8,401 | $7,298 | $17,814 | $16,285 |
| Rest of Asia Pacific | $9,138 | $7,290 | $21,280 | $17,581 |
| Total net sales | $111,184 | $95,359 | $254,940 | $219,659 |
| March 28, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS: | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $45,572 | $35,934 |
| Marketable securities | $22,935 | $18,763 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $30,339 | $39,777 |
| Vendor non-trade receivables | $23,172 | $33,180 |
| Inventories | $6,747 | $5,718 |
| Other current assets | $15,349 | $14,585 |
| Total current assets | $144,114 | $147,957 |
| Non-current assets: | ||
| Marketable securities | $78,088 | $77,723 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $50,116 | $49,834 |
| Intangible assets, net | $21,334 | $11,093 |