Summary
Apple Inc.'s third quarter of fiscal year 2010 (ending June 26, 2010) demonstrated robust growth, with total net sales reaching $15.7 billion, a significant 61% increase year-over-year. This strong performance was primarily driven by the remarkable success of the iPhone, which saw a 74% increase in net sales and contributed 34% of total revenue for the quarter. The newly launched iPad also made a substantial impact, generating $2.2 billion in net sales and accounting for 14% of total revenue in its debut quarter. Profitability also saw substantial improvement, with net income rising to $3.25 billion, a nearly 78% increase compared to the prior year, leading to diluted earnings per share of $3.51. The company's balance sheet remained strong, with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities growing to $45.8 billion. This quarter highlights Apple's continued innovation and market leadership, particularly in the mobile device sector, supported by strong sales across its entire product portfolio.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $15.70B |
| Cost of Revenue | $9.56B |
| Gross Profit | $6.14B |
| R&D Expenses | $464.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.44B |
| Operating Expenses | $1.90B |
| Operating Income | $4.23B |
| Net Income | $3.25B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.13 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.13 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 25.54B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 25.97B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net sales surged by 61% year-over-year to $15.7 billion, driven by strong product demand.
- 2iPhone sales grew 74% year-over-year, becoming a dominant revenue driver at 34% of total net sales.
- 3The newly launched iPad contributed $2.2 billion in net sales, representing 14% of total revenue in its first quarter.
- 4Net income increased by nearly 78% to $3.25 billion, reflecting significant operational leverage.
- 5Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $3.51, up from $2.01 in the prior year's comparable quarter.
- 6The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $45.8 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.