Apple closed its fiscal fourth quarter (the third calendar quarter) of 2026 with a bang: $114.5 billion in revenue and $30.7 billion in net profit, translating to $2.10 per diluted share. That’s up from $102.5 billion and $27.5 billion (or $1.85 per share) during the same period in 2025. The company also saw its gross margin widen slightly to 47.9%, compared to 47.2% a year earlier. A quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share was declared, payable November 16 to shareholders of record by November 12.
Record-breaking iPhone, Services & Fiscal Year Totals
Apple achieved several records this quarter. Total revenue, iPhone revenue, and earnings per share all hit new September‐quarter highs. Even more notable, Services revenue reached an all-time peak.
Over full fiscal 2026, Apple posted its strongest year yet with $478.8 billion in sales and $132.2 billion in net income. Those figures surpass the prior year’s records of $416.2 billion in revenue and $112.0 billion in profit.
Leadership Transition & Product Push amid New CEO Tenure
This fiscal quarter also marked Apple’s wide‐ranging product releases in August and September, and a major leadership shift. On September 1, John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as CEO. New offerings like the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max pair, revamped Macs with touch capabilities, and the debut of Siri AI helped define the closing months of the fiscal year.
Apple said that the iPhone Duo stands out as its most transformative iPhone since the original. Combined with Apple Intelligence and the upgraded version of Siri (Siri AI), Apple aims to push forward with both hardware innovation and software experiences heading into the holiday season.
The board also approved fiscal Q4’s dividend, underscoring Apple’s commitment to returning value to shareholders even as it invests heavily in new product lines and AI services.
Despite an already strong year, these numbers affirm Apple’s momentum under new leadership. Revenue growth, margin expansion, and product diversification show the company isn’t resting on its laurels. What to watch: how customers respond to premium new devices like iPhone Duo, how Services maintain growth, and whether Apple can sustain margin gains into 2027.
