$AAPL

Apple Breaks Revenue Records With $114.5 Billion in Just 3 Months

Apple reported record Q4 revenue of $114.5B, up 12% YoY, driven by iPhone, Mac, and Services sales. Gross margin was 47.9%, with EPS at $2.10. Annual revenue hit $478.8B, up from $416.2B. iPhone sales led at $57.6B, with Services at $31.6B. Mac revenue grew, while iPad and Wearables declined.

Original reporting
Published Nov 3, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AAPLBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Record earnings are likely to drive short-term buying pressure and may set a higher baseline for future guidance.

02

Market read

Apple's earnings dominate market headlines and can move broader tech indices.

03

What to watch

Apple's iPad decline and wearables weakness could temper enthusiasm.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: post-market today

Background

Apple's fiscal Q4 2026 earnings release with record revenue and EPS growth.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AAPLBullishHigh confidence
Context

Apple reported record Q4 revenue of $114.5B and FY revenue of $478.8B, a primary earnings disclosure.

Expected impact

upward pressure as investors price in record revenue and EPS beat

Evidence & confidence

First report of record earnings; magnitude and beat are material for traders.

Market effects

Tech sector may rally on strong Apple results, boosting peers.

U.S. markets likely see a lift; Asia-Pacific markets may react to Apple supply chain news.

Apple's size gives global relevance, influencing worldwide tech sentiment.

Counterpoint

If expectations were already high, the stock may already be priced in, limiting upside.

Key entities

  • Apple

    US-listed technology giant reporting Q4 2026 results.

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