Apple Reports Strong Quarter with Revenue Up 8%, Driven by iPhone 17 Demand
Apple announced a robust quarter, achieving $102.5 billion in revenue and $27.5 billion profit, fueled by strong demand for premium iPhone 17 models despite some sales growth deceleration.
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Overview
- Apple reported a strong quarter, with revenue up 8% to $102.5 billion and profits nearly doubling to $27.5 billion, surpassing Wall Street's financial estimates.
- The company's strong quarter was largely driven by robust demand for its premium iPhone 17 models, which helped reignite worldwide interest in the new lineup.
- Despite a deceleration in iPhone sales growth during the July-September period, reaching $49 billion (a 6% increase), Apple still delivered a strong overall financial performance.
- Apple's shares saw a surge of 3-4% in extended trading following the earnings report, reflecting investor confidence despite ongoing artificial technology issues mentioned.
- Looking ahead, Apple anticipates a record-breaking holiday season for iPhone sales, with forecasts predicting numbers that will surpass current Wall Street expectations.
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"Apple still delivered financial results that exceeded analyst projections while the trendsetting company continued to catch up to its Big Tech peers in the artificial intelligence race."
ABC News"Apple's strong financial results exceeded analyst projections, driven largely by strong initial demand for the premium models of the iPhone 17 lineup."
Associated Press"Apple shares rose 5% in after-hours trading after CEO Tim Cook told investors that sales of the company’s flagship product, the iPhone, were on pace to hit a record during the holiday quarter."
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Apple’s revenue growth was primarily driven by strong demand for its premium iPhone 17 models, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the new iPhone Air category. Additionally, Services revenue reached an all-time high, further boosting overall financial performance.
iPhone sales grew by 6% during the July-September quarter, reaching $49 billion in revenue. While this represents a deceleration in sales growth compared to previous periods, demand for premium iPhone 17 models helped maintain strong overall sales.
Following the earnings report, Apple’s shares increased by 3-4% in extended trading, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s strong financial performance and positive outlook despite some reported ongoing artificial intelligence challenges.
Apple anticipates a record-breaking holiday season for iPhone sales, with forecasts predicting that sales will surpass current Wall Street expectations, driven by strong consumer interest in the new iPhone 17 lineup.
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