Apple's latest quarterly earnings report, released on January 27, highlights a major milestone for the company: as of December 31, 2015, Apple had over 1 billion active devices in use globally. This figure was included in the company’s fourth-quarter financial results, which were submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this week. The number includes all Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod touch, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.
The 2015 holiday season marked one of Apple’s most successful quarters ever, with the company reporting $75.9 billion in revenue and $18.4 billion in profit. During that period, Apple sold 74.8 million iPhones, driven by strong demand for its latest models. However, despite these impressive numbers, the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 raised concerns among investors about the long-term growth of the iPhone market.
In the first quarter of FY2016, Apple reported a profit of $18.4 billion, but sales of key products like the Mac and iPad declined. Mac sales dropped by 4% to 5.3 million units, while iPad sales fell 25% to 16.1 million units. Although Apple did not provide specific figures for Apple Watch and Apple TV, CEO Tim Cook mentioned during the earnings call that both products achieved record sales during the quarter.
Apple’s gross margin for the quarter stood at 40.1%, slightly up from 39.9% the previous year. Earnings per share reached $3.28, compared to $3.06 a year ago. Additionally, 66% of Apple’s revenue came from international markets, showing continued global strength.
Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri highlighted the company’s strong performance, stating that Apple generated $27.5 billion in cash flow during the quarter and returned over $9 billion to shareholders through stock buybacks and dividends. He also noted that Apple has completed $153 billion of its $200 billion capital return plan.
Looking ahead, Apple expects revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 to range between $50 billion and $53 billion, with gross margins between 39% and 39.5%. Operating expenses are projected to be between $6 billion and $6.1 billion. Despite macroeconomic challenges, Apple continues to deliver strong financial results and maintain a solid position in the tech industry.
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