Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) delivered a strong start to its fiscal 2026, with robust iPhone sales and record device installations driving better-than-expected revenue and profit for its first quarter, according to analysts, though rising memory costs could temper future gains. Apple reported total revenue of $143.8 billion for its first fiscal quarter, up 16% year-on-year and above Wall Street estimates of $138.4 billion.
The Magnificent Seven sailed into 2026 in a rather muted spot. While there has been a notable divergence in performance among the members, I do think that the group remains worth sticking with for the long haul, especially the names that have been viciously marked down.
The shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) are down 1.4% to trade at $254.71 at last check, despite the Big Tech giant announcing a top- and bottom-line win for the fiscal first quarter with help from record iPhone sales.
Apple beat Q1 estimates as iPhone demand surged 23%. Strong China and India growth offset supply constraints and rising AI-driven cost pressures.
Magnificent Seven giant Apple NASDAQ: AAPL just released its much-anticipated Jan. 29 earnings report. For the iPhone maker, 2025 was a tale of two halves.
AAPL tops fiscal Q1 estimates with 16% product sales growth, strong China demand and expanded margins across segments.
Something odd happened. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) turned in what many described as a spectacular quarter.
Apple Inc. has strategically opted for partnerships and selective AI investments over costly in-house LLM development, preserving strong cashflows. Recent Q1 FY9/26 results showed accelerated 16% YoY revenue growth, improved gross margins, and normalized cashflow margins in the low 30% range. AAPL trades at 26x TTM unlevered pretax FCF with 10% TTM revenue growth and 33% FCF margins, presenting a reasonable valuation.
Apple watches are proving useful in screening for the common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, or AFib, according to two studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Apple (AAPL) delivered a record-breaking Q1, with EPS of $2.84 and revenue up 15.7% to $143.76B, led by 23% iPhone growth. GrubHub is aggressively targeting market share by removing service and delivery fees on orders over $50, aiming to reduce checkout abandonment.
The iPhone 17 lineup sparks a surprisingly strong cycle, but memory costs and artificial-intelligence potential remain in question.
Apple just turned in what CEO Tim Cook called “a quarter for the record books” Thursday (Jan. 29) and the headline numbers back him up. But for the banking, payments and digital commerce crowd, the more interesting thread running through Apple's fiscal 2026 first-quarter earnings call for the period ending Dec.