What was Apple's revenue and profitability for the quarter?

For the three months ended March 30, 2002, Apple reported net sales of $1.495 billion, a 4% increase from $1.431 billion in the same period last year. Net income for the quarter was $40 million, down slightly from $43 million in the prior year quarter.

Are there any significant operational changes or charges impacting the results?

Yes, Apple incurred a $24 million restructuring charge in the first quarter of 2002. This charge was related to aligning operating expenses with economic conditions, changes in information systems strategy, and a reduction of approximately 425 positions.

How is the company's new Retail segment performing?

The Retail segment, which consists of Apple-owned retail stores in the United States, generated $70 million in net sales during the second quarter of 2002 and incurred an operating loss of $4 million. This represents an improvement from the first quarter of 2002.

What is the outlook for the next quarter?

Apple expects net sales to increase sequentially to approximately $1.6 billion in the third quarter of 2002. Earnings are expected to be relatively flat or increase slightly compared to the second quarter.

AAPL 10-Q Quarterly Report Q2 FY2002 — Revenue, Net Income, EPS

Summary

Apple Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended March 30, 2002. The company saw a modest increase in net sales compared to the prior year, driven by strong performance in key product lines like the new iMac and iBook, as well as the nascent Retail segment. Despite revenue growth, the company's net income for the quarter saw a slight decrease year-over-year. This was largely influenced by a combination of factors including aggressive pricing on new products, higher component costs, and a continued challenge in the U.S. education market. Operationally, Apple is making strategic shifts, evidenced by the implementation of Mac OS X as the default operating system across all new Macintosh systems and the acquisition of Nothing Real, LLC to bolster its digital image creation tools. The company also incurred a restructuring charge of $24 million to align operating expenses and streamline operations. Looking ahead, Apple anticipates sequential growth in net sales for the upcoming quarter, with earnings expected to remain stable or slightly increase.

Key Highlights

1Net sales increased by 4% to $1.495 billion for the three months ended March 30, 2002, compared to $1.431 billion in the prior year period.
2Net income for the three months ended March 30, 2002, was $40 million, a slight decrease from $43 million in the same period last year.
3Macintosh CPU unit sales increased by 8% year-over-year to 813,000 units.
4The company recognized a $24 million restructuring charge in Q1 2002, primarily related to information systems strategy changes and position eliminations.
5The Retail segment, which began operations in Q3 2001, contributed $70 million in net sales during the second quarter of 2002.
6Investments in ARM, Samsung, Akamai, and EarthLink showed significant market value fluctuations; the company sold a portion of its ARM stock in Q1 2002, realizing a gain.
7Apple introduced several new products, including the eMac, Apple Cinema HD Display, an updated iMac, and updated iBook and Power Mac lines.

Apple Inc. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Mar 30, 2002

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