#Apple Q1 earnings

Apple has kicked off fiscal year 2026 with its strongest quarter ever, reporting record-breaking revenue of $143.8 billion for the first quarter ended December 27, 2025, a 16% year-over-year increase. The company also delivered diluted earnings per share of $2.84, marking a 19% annual growth and setting a new all-time EPS record. Apple CEO Tim Cook credited the performance to unprecedented demand for the iPhone and continued momentum in the company’s services business. According to Apple, iPhone revenue reached its highest level ever, with records set across every geographic region. Meanwhile, Services revenue climbed 14% year over year, also achieving an all-time high, reinforcing Apple’s growing reliance on recurring digital services. Apple’s expanding ecosystem continues to play a central role in its financial strength. Apple returned almost $32 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. As part of its capital return program, Apple’s board approved a cash dividend of $0.26 per share, payable on February 12, 2026, to shareholders on record as of February 9. Read more in our articles including "Apple posts record Q1 2026 earnings revenue as iPhone, Apple Services hit all-time highs" and "Banks, e-wallets face new BSP rules on digital payment fees".