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Apple reports Q4 2026 earnings: $114.5 billion in revenue, up 12%

Apple reported Q4 2026 revenue of $114.5 billion, up 12% YoY, with net profit of $30.71 billion. iPhone revenue was $57.58 billion, while Services revenue hit $31.57 billion. The company's CEO and CFO highlighted record results and strong customer loyalty. Earnings per share were $2.10, exceeding last year's $1.85.

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Published Nov 2, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AAPLBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat may trigger short-covering and buying pressure, especially in the hardware and services segments.

02

Market read

Apple's earnings are a primary market mover for the tech sector and broader indices.

03

What to watch

Supply-chain constraints or macro slowdown could temper upside.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after-hours reaction

Background

Apple's Q4 2026 earnings were released on November 2, 2026, marking the end of its fiscal year.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AAPLBullishHigh confidence
Context

Apple reported Q4 2026 earnings with $114.5B revenue, up 12% YoY, and $30.71B net profit.

Expected impact

upward pressure as the market prices in the revenue beat and record profit.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and profit both exceeded expectations, indicating robust demand across product lines.

Market effects

Sector

Tech hardware and services sectors may see uplift from Apple's strong performance.

Regional

U.S. markets likely gain momentum from the earnings beat.

Global

Apple's results influence global consumer electronics sentiment.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If guidance for FY2027 is modest, the rally could be limited.

Key entities

  • Company
    Apple

    U.S.-listed technology giant reporting earnings.

  • Executive
    John Ternus

    Apple CEO quoted on the results.

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