10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2018

Apple Inc. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jun 30, 2018

Filed August 1, 2018For Securities:AAPL

Summary

Apple Inc. reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, with net sales increasing by 17% year-over-year to $53.3 billion. This growth was primarily driven by robust performance in iPhone, Services, and Other Products, alongside broad-based strength across all geographic segments. Diluted earnings per share also saw a significant increase to $2.34, up from $1.67 in the prior year's quarter. The company demonstrated effective cost management, with gross margin holding steady at 38.3% despite some product cost pressures, while operating expenses increased moderately to support continued innovation and growth. Operationally, Apple generated substantial cash flow from its operations, enabling significant returns to shareholders. The company repurchased $20.0 billion of its common stock during the quarter, completing its previous $210 billion program and initiating a new $100 billion repurchase program. Additionally, the quarterly dividend was increased to $0.73 per share. Apple's financial health remains strong, characterized by substantial cash reserves and a well-managed debt structure, positioning it for continued investment in R&D and strategic initiatives.

Financial Highlights

56 data points
Beta

Revenue

$53.27B

38.3% Gross Margin

Net Income

$11.52B

21.6% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.58

Total Assets

$349.20B

Cash & Equivalents

$31.97B

Free Cash Flow

$11.22B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$53.27B
Cost of Revenue$32.84B
Gross Profit$20.42B
R&D Expenses$3.70B
SG&A Expenses$4.11B
Operating Expenses$7.81B
Operating Income$12.61B
Interest Expense$846.00M
Net Income$11.52B
EPS (Basic)$0.59
EPS (Diluted)$0.58
Shares Outstanding (Basic)19.53B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)19.71B

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales grew 17% year-over-year to $53.3 billion, driven by strong iPhone, Services, and Other Products performance.
  • 2Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.34 from $1.67 in the prior year's quarter.
  • 3Gross margin remained strong at 38.3%, with year-over-year improvements driven by higher Services sales and iPhone mix, partially offset by product cost increases.
  • 4Operating income increased by 17% to $12.6 billion.
  • 5The company returned $20.0 billion to shareholders through share repurchases, completing its previous program and announcing a new $100 billion program.
  • 6Apple's Services segment continued its robust growth, with net sales up 31% to $9.5 billion.
  • 7The company ended the quarter with $31.97 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $211.7 billion in total marketable securities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Apple's revenue growth of 17% was primarily driven by strong sales in iPhone, Services, and Other Products. The company also saw increased net sales across all its geographic segments, indicating broad-based demand.

Apple maintained a healthy gross margin of 38.3%. While product cost structures presented some pressure, this was offset by higher Services net sales and a favorable iPhone product mix that led to higher average selling prices. Operating expenses increased to support R&D, but overall operating income saw a solid 17% increase.

Apple demonstrated a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders. In Q3 2018, it repurchased $20.0 billion of its common stock, completing its prior $210 billion repurchase program and initiating a new $100 billion program. Additionally, the quarterly cash dividend was increased from $0.63 to $0.73 per share.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in December 2017, significantly reduced the U.S. federal income tax rate. This led to a lower effective tax rate for Apple in Q3 2018 (13.3%) compared to the prior year (22.9%). The company also recorded provisional estimates related to the Act, including a deemed repatriation tax on foreign earnings, which were adjusted during the quarter, leading to a reduction in the overall provisional expense.