Apple's latest quarterly earnings report, released on January 27, revealed a major milestone for the tech giant: as of December 31, 2015, Apple had over one billion active devices in use globally. This figure was included as part of the company’s fourth-quarter financial results submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The statistic covers all Apple products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, iPod touches, Apple TVs, and Apple Watches.
The 2015 holiday season marked Apple’s most successful quarter in terms of sales. The company reported a profit of $18.4 billion, with revenue reaching $75.9 billion and selling 74.8 million iPhones during the period. The strong performance was largely driven by record iPhone sales, which continued to fuel growth across the company.
However, despite the impressive numbers, Apple’s first-quarter results for fiscal year 2016 raised concerns among investors about the slowing iPhone market. During this quarter, Mac sales dropped by 4% to 5.3 million units compared to the same period last year, while iPad sales fell by 25% to 16.1 million units. Although Apple did not release specific figures for Apple Watch and Apple TV, CEO Tim Cook mentioned 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% in the previous year. Earnings per share reached $3.28, an increase from $3.06 the year before. Additionally, 66% of Apple’s revenue came from international markets, highlighting its global reach and influence.
Apple CFO Luca Maestri emphasized the company’s strong performance despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. “Our record sales and strong profit margins have driven our net income and earnings per share to new highs,†he said. He also highlighted that Apple generated $27.5 billion in cash flow during the quarter and returned over $9 billion to shareholders through stock buybacks and dividends. As part of its $200 billion capital return plan, Apple has now returned $153 billion to investors.
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. These projections reflect Apple’s ongoing efforts to maintain its leadership in the technology sector while adapting to evolving market conditions.
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