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- 11:23 pmHere are all the records Apple said it broke in Q4 2025 on the earnings call
If there was a central theme to Apple's Q4 2025 earnings call, it was how many records it broke either for the quarter or all time. Here's every metric they called out during the call.Apple breaks plenty of records in Q4Apple has a habit of breaking records. The iPhone is the most popular consumer electronic device on Earth, and its various other products are industry-leading in their own right.It isn't unusual for Apple to let investors know when it's earned more money in a certain segment, or gained more users for a new product. However, what is unusual is just how many of those records were broken, or at least called out directly, during the Q4 2025 earnings call. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:10 pmTim Cook confirms Apple’s systems will ‘integrate with more’ AI providers beyond OpenAI | 9 to 5 MacTim Cook confirms Apple’s systems will ‘integrate with more’ AI providers beyond OpenAI
Alongside today’s Q4 earnings conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook also spoke with CNBC, where he addressed Apple’s predicament in the AI field. Here’s what he said. more…10:00 pmTim Cook didn't have much to say about reports of low iPhone Air sales
Apple CEO Tim Cook was only asked about iPhone Air's early performance once, and he didn't say a single meaningful word about it. We're not surprised.Apple CEO Tim CookWe were surprised. After a month of drama from analysts complaining about iPhone Air sales not being what they wanted, one analyst in the last 10 minutes of the call asked Tim Cook about it. Cook dodged the question reminding the listeners that they don't break out individual model sales.And, he didn't volunteer anything about it at all in any other comment or in the preamble, other than saying that the iPhone 17 is generally constrained, worldwide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:00 pmHistorical trend broken, AAPL makes big gains after earnings
Breaking the historical mold, Apple's fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 lifted shares and has apparently signaled renewed confidence from investors. Or, at least, less profit-taking after earnings.Apple stock rises after earnings callApple shares surged after reporting record fourth-quarter earnings, signaling renewed investor confidence. At the close of market, before the earnings result, AAPL closed at $271.40 before after-hours trading.As of 5:57 PM eastern time, the stock rose to $271.40. By our count, this is the third time in 15 years that this has happened, and the first time that it has climbed this much as a percentage and a dollar-value after-hours during earnings in the same time period. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:50 pmHits from tariffs continue, Apple to pay $1.4 billion more in 2025 holiday quarter
Speaking during Apple's latest earnings call, Tim Cook revealed that in the last quarter, tariffs have hit Apple to the tune of $1.1 billion — and it will be another $1.4 billion in the holiday quarter.Apple CEO Tim CookIn the last earnings call, Cook predicted that the impact of tariffs would cost Apple much more in this next quarter. Between direct tariff payments and the cost of restructuring its global supply and delivery chains, Apple had spent $800 million.That had actually been less than the $900 million Cook had previously expected. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:50 pmTim Cook says iPhone 17 demand stronger than Apple expected
Discussing the early days of iPhone 17 availability during the quarterly report conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook “intentionally dodged” a question on per-model performance, but hinted that demand for the base iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro is strong. Here are the details. more…09:49 pmApple is probably done releasing Macs in 2025
Apple's Q1 2026 forecast has warned that Macs will see a tough compare year-over-year to end the year since just about the entire consumer and prosumer Mac lines were updated in time for the 2024 holiday quarter, versus one model refresh before for 2025.Only one MacBook Pro got an update in October 2025Rewind to October 2024, and Apple has just revealed the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max to be used in all models of MacBook Pro. It was a surprise to see all the chipsets at once, and that bundle of hardware sold well through the holiday quarter.According to SVP Kevan Parekh during Apple's quarterly earnings call, Apple expects the upcoming Q1 2026 to be a tough compare for Mac. That's simply due to Apple releasing only one updated Mac in the fall — the MacBook Pro with M5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:43 pmApple posts record Q4 2025, with double-digit Mac sales increase
Macworld Apple held its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, and the company posted revenue of $102.5 billion, an 8 percent year-over-year increase, and quarterly diluted earnings per share of $1.85. The company reported $27.5 billion in profit. “Our September quarter results capped off a record fiscal year, with revenue reaching $416 billion, as well as double-digit EPS growth,” Apple Kevan Parekh said in a press release. “And thanks to our very high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, our installed base of active devices also reached a new all-time high across all product categories and geographic segments.” Mac sales were up almost 13 percent year-over-year. which is impressive when considering that the fourth quarter did not see a new Mac release. (The recently released M5 MacBook Pro will be reflected in Q1 2026, and the Mac Studio and MacBook Air released in March are part of Q3 2025.) It is the quarter that includes back-to-school sales, which may account for some of the growth. Apple Services continues to be a major contributor to Apple’s revenue, with a 15 percent increase in Q4. The iPhone, while generating over $49 billion in revenue, saw an increase of only 6 percent. The iPhone 17 lineups and the iPhone Air were released on September 19, eight days before the close of Q4. Sales of those new iPhones will be better reflected in the next financial quarter. How the quarter ended year-over-year for Apple: iPhone: $44.0 billion (up from $46.2 billion) iPad: $6.95 billion (no major change) Mac: $8.7 billion (up from $7.7 billion) Wearables, Home, and Accessories: $9 billion (no major change) Services: $28.8 billion (up from $25 billion) Apple’s board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable on November 13 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 10.09:25 pmDiscount code: Block ads and data trackers forever with this top-rated service
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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…09:11 pmApple Intelligence-enhanced Siri is on track for a 2026 debut
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the long awaited Apple Intelligence boosted Siri will arrive on time in 2026, suggesting that Apple's delayed AI ambitions are back on track.Apple Intelligence is back on track, according to Tim CookOn Thursday, Cook told MSNBC that he believes Apple Intelligence features are on track for a 2026 rollout. This is notable as Apple had quit giving timelines for many of its missing AI features after repeated stalls in development.And while "2026" is hardly a precise deadline, it may signal that Apple has finally worked out the kinks in its Apple Intelligence pipeline. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:08 pmCook: More partnerships coming soon to enhance Apple Intelligence
As a preamble to earnings, CEO Tim Cook said Apple is still looking to partner with companies other than OpenAI for Apple Intelligence integrations, but nothing is ready to be announced just yet.Siri could get more integrations beyond ChatGPT soonApple's Q4 earnings are in, and it's a good one that beats Wall Street expectations, though iPhone sales aren't increasing at a rate investors would like to see. Another significant interest for investors is AI, which Apple CEO Tim Cook did comment on in regards to earnings.According to a quote shared by CNBC live on their cable show, Cook shared that more AI integrations are coming, but there's nothing to announce. This aligns with previous rumors that Apple was in talks with Anthropic and OpenAI to bring versions of their models to Apple's Private Cloud Compute. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:07 pmApple posts record revenues — and predicts the best is yet to come
Apple set a new record for iPhone revenue in its most recent financial quarter, and CEO Tim Cook sees the “best ever” Apple quarter ahead. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:02 pmiPhone revenue falls short of Wall Street expectations, but it doesn't matter
Apple's iPhone revenue for the quarter is marginally below predictions because of supply constraints, but sales will instead manifest in what Tim Cook is calling the best holiday quarter ever.iPhone 17 Pro MaxIn Apple's latest quarterly earnings report, Wall Street analysts had expected the company to report iPhone sales of $50.19 billion. Instead, the company says it made $49.03 billion.Ignoring that analysts who make these predictions having no clue what's going on inside Apple at any given moment, Tim Cook isn't concerned about it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:55 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple reports fourth quarter results08:51 pmApple iOS 26 leaker's court filing rolls Jon Prosser under the bus
Apple's iOS 26 leak lawsuit is starting to look less like high-tech corporate espionage and more like two defendants trying to blame the other for the leak.Apple is involved in a lawsuit regarding iOS 26 leaksIn a formal court filing on October 29, 2025, Michael Ramacciotti denied conspiring with tech YouTuber Jon Prosser to steal Apple's trade secrets. He admitted to accessing an Apple development iPhone and showing Prosser some pre-release iOS 26 features over FaceTime.However, Prosser claimed that the $650 payment he later received wasn't part of any deal. Ramacciotti insisted that the payment was unrelated to their interactions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:51 pmApple says holiday quarter will be biggest ever in company history
Apple just reported its latest quarterly earnings, which set a new revenue for the September quarter. But the company also teased that an even bigger accomplishment is coming next quarter. more…08:49 pmMacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q425 conference call
MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q425 Conference Call with analysts starting at 2pm PT / 5pm ET today, October 30, 2025… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:47 pmApple's has record-setting Q4 $102.5B result despite very small iPhone revenue miss
In its last quarter of the 2025 financial year, Apple has posted $102.5 billion in earnings, marred by a narrow miss on iPhone earnings — but not sales volume.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left], CFO Kevan Parekh [right]Apple has released the financial results for Q4 2025, bringing to an end a very profitable year for the company. The quarter is the first to enjoy some of the effects of the period's product launches, including the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, but the full effect will be felt during Apple's typically massive Q1 results in three months time.The publishing of the results occurs shortly before the traditional conference call with analysts and investors, hosted by CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:34 pmApple reports Q4 2025 earnings: $102.47 billion in revenue, up 8% (charts)
Apple just announced its earnings report for fiscal Q4 2025, ended September. The company generated $102.47 billion in revenue, up 8% from the same quarter last year, and slightly above the expected revenue of $102.24 billion. Here’s the full breakdown. more…