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Apple Announces Record $114.5B Fourth-Quarter Results
Publication: Daring Fireball
Author: John Gruber
Source published: 02/11/2026, 21:38:28 UTC
Briefing created: 03/11/2026, 00:30:57 UTC
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Briefings
Apple reported record fourth-quarter earnings with total revenue reaching $114.5 billion, a 12% increase from the prior year. iPhone revenue grew 17.5%, Mac revenue 23.7%, and Services revenue 9.8%. Wearables revenue declined 7.9% while iPad revenue fell 10.4%. CEO Jason Snell highlighted the Mac and iPad as key ecosystem drivers, noting the MacBook Pro introduced more iOS features like Touch and Dynamic Island, though no unified OS was anticipated.
Key points
- Apple's fourth-quarter revenue reached $114.5 billion, a 12% increase from the year-ago quarter.
- iPhone revenue grew 17.5% while Mac revenue surged 23.7% in the same period.
Context
This report details Apple's financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2026, showing significant growth across major product lines. CEO Jason Snell discussed product features including Touch and Dynamic Island on the MacBook Pro, emphasizing ecosystem integration without immediate plans for a unified operating system.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the fourth quarter of 2026, with no data on prior quarters or future projections. Wearables revenue decline and iPad revenue drop are specific to this period. Analyst quotes and feature details are limited to the transcript provided, with no broader market context or competitor comparisons included.
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