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Apple Results Beat Wall Street Expectations on Strong iPhone Sales

Strong iPhone 18 Pro demand and higher prices helped Apple top Wall Street estimates as Services hit a record, company said.

  • On Monday, Apple reported record September-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, up 12% year-over-year and surpassing Wall Street estimates of $113.46 billion.
  • Apple CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on September 1, oversaw the quarter while launching the iPhone Duo and first touchscreen MacBook Pro.
  • Net profit reached $30.7 billion, with diluted EPS of $2.10 per share. Operating cash flow totaled $28 billion, which the company returned entirely to shareholders.
  • Tariff refunds provided a one-time boost, with Apple CFO Kevan Parekh noting they contributed about 1 percentage point to gross margin and $0.05 to diluted EPS.
  • Investors are monitoring December-quarter guidance as the company enters the holiday season with the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple HomeView, and touchscreen MacBook Pro, while non-Pro models arrive early next year.
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El Economista broke the news in Mexico City, Mexico on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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