10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2022

Apple Inc. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jun 25, 2022

Filed July 29, 2022For Securities:AAPL

Summary

Apple Inc. reported total net sales of $82.96 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, a 2% increase year-over-year, driven by growth in Services and iPhone sales. However, this growth was partially offset by declines in Mac and Wearables, Home, and Accessories segments. The company noted an unfavorable impact from foreign currency fluctuations relative to the U.S. dollar across all product and service categories. Net income for the quarter was $19.44 billion, down from $21.74 billion in the prior year's comparable quarter, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $1.20 compared to $1.30. Despite the decrease in net income, Apple continued its aggressive capital return program, repurchasing $21.7 billion of its common stock and paying $3.8 billion in dividends during the quarter. The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with $27.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $20.7 billion in current marketable securities as of June 25, 2022.

Financial Highlights

54 data points
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Revenue

$82.96B

43.3% Gross Margin

Net Income

$19.44B

23.4% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$1.20

Total Assets

$336.31B

Cash & Equivalents

$27.50B

Free Cash Flow

$20.79B

Financial Statements
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Revenue$82.96B
Cost of Revenue$47.07B
Gross Profit$35.88B
R&D Expenses$6.80B
SG&A Expenses$6.01B
Operating Expenses$12.81B
Operating Income$23.08B
Interest Expense$719.00M
Net Income$19.44B
EPS (Basic)$1.20
EPS (Diluted)$1.20
Shares Outstanding (Basic)16.16B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)16.26B

Key Highlights

  • 1Total net sales reached $82.96 billion, a 2% increase year-over-year, primarily driven by Services (+12%) and iPhone (+3%).
  • 2Net income decreased to $19.44 billion from $21.74 billion in the prior year, with diluted EPS at $1.20 versus $1.30.
  • 3Significant investments in Research & Development, up 19% year-over-year for the nine-month period, indicating continued focus on innovation.
  • 4Apple returned $25.5 billion to shareholders in the third quarter of 2022 through $21.7 billion in share repurchases and $3.8 billion in dividends.
  • 5Gross margin remained strong at 43.3% for the quarter, with Services gross margin increasing to 71.5% from 69.8% year-over-year.
  • 6Greater China net sales saw a slight decrease of 1% in the third quarter, while the Americas and Europe regions showed modest growth.
  • 7The company's liquidity remains robust with $27.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $20.7 billion in current marketable securities as of June 25, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, Apple reported total net sales of $82.96 billion, a 2% increase compared to the prior year. Net income was $19.44 billion, a decrease from $21.74 billion in the same period last year, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $1.20, down from $1.30.

Services and iPhone sales showed year-over-year growth, increasing by 12% and 3% respectively. However, Mac sales decreased by 10%, and Wearables, Home and Accessories sales were down 8%. Geographically, the Americas and Europe saw modest sales growth, while Greater China experienced a slight 1% decline.

Apple continued its strong commitment to capital return. In the third quarter of 2022, the company repurchased $21.7 billion of its common stock and paid $3.8 billion in dividends and dividend equivalents, demonstrating a significant return of capital to shareholders.

Apple explicitly stated that the weakness in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar had an unfavorable impact on all Products and Services net sales during the third quarter of 2022. This also contributed to a decrease in the gross margin for Products.