10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2018

Apple Inc. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Mar 31, 2018

Filed May 2, 2018For Securities:AAPL

Summary

Apple Inc. reported strong financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2018, with total net sales reaching $61.1 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year. This growth was primarily driven by robust performance in iPhone sales, a significant rise in Services revenue, and contributions from Other Products. The company demonstrated solid operational execution, with operating income growing to $15.9 billion. Key financial metrics indicate continued profitability and healthy cash generation. Diluted earnings per share rose to $2.73, up from $2.10 in the prior year's quarter. The company continued its strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders, repurchasing $23.5 billion of its common stock and paying $3.2 billion in dividends during the quarter, underscoring confidence in its financial position and future prospects.

Financial Highlights

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Revenue

$61.14B

38.3% Gross Margin

Net Income

$13.82B

22.6% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.68

Total Assets

$367.50B

Cash & Equivalents

$45.06B

Free Cash Flow

$10.94B

Financial Statements
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Revenue$61.14B
Cost of Revenue$37.72B
Gross Profit$23.42B
R&D Expenses$3.38B
SG&A Expenses$4.15B
Operating Expenses$7.53B
Operating Income$15.89B
Interest Expense$792.00M
Net Income$13.82B
EPS (Basic)$0.69
EPS (Diluted)$0.68
Shares Outstanding (Basic)20.10B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)20.27B

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 16% to $61.1 billion compared to the prior year's quarter, driven by higher sales of iPhone, Services, and Other Products.
  • 2Gross margin percentage slightly decreased to 38.3% from 38.9% year-over-year, influenced by higher product cost structures, partially offset by a favorable product and Services mix.
  • 3Operating income grew by 12.7% to $15.9 billion, reflecting strong revenue growth outpacing the increase in operating expenses.
  • 4Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased to $2.73 from $2.10 in the prior year's quarter, demonstrating improved profitability on a per-share basis.
  • 5Services revenue continued its strong growth trajectory, increasing by 31% to $9.19 billion, highlighting the increasing importance of this segment to Apple's overall business.
  • 6The company returned $26.8 billion to shareholders in the quarter through share repurchases ($23.5 billion) and dividends ($3.2 billion), signaling a continued focus on capital returns.
  • 7Greater China region showed significant growth with net sales up 21% year-over-year, indicating strong market performance in a key geographic segment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of Apple's 16% year-over-year revenue growth to $61.1 billion was strong performance across multiple product and service categories. Notably, iPhone sales saw a 14% increase, Services revenue surged by 31%, and 'Other Products' experienced a 38% uplift. Growth was also observed in all geographic segments.

Apple's profitability improved year-over-year. Net income increased to $13.8 billion from $11.0 billion in the prior year's quarter. Diluted earnings per share rose to $2.73 from $2.10, reflecting higher earnings and a reduced share count due to buybacks.

Apple continues to aggressively return capital to shareholders. In this quarter, they repurchased $23.5 billion of their common stock and paid $3.2 billion in dividends. The company announced a new $100 billion share repurchase program and a 16% increase in its quarterly dividend, signaling a sustained commitment to capital return.

The Services segment is a significant growth engine for Apple, with net sales increasing by 31% year-over-year to $9.19 billion. This strong performance, driven by areas like the App Store, AppleCare, and iCloud, indicates a successful diversification strategy that reduces reliance on hardware sales and contributes to higher-margin, recurring revenue streams.