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  "id": 17859161,
  "title": "Apple reports Q4 2026 earnings: $114.5 billion in revenue, up 12% [Charts]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/apple-reports-q4-2026-earnings-114-5-billion-in-revenue-up-12-charts",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-02T21:32:54.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/02/apple-reports-q4-2026-earnings/"
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  "account": "Apple has announced its Q4 2026 earnings, revealing a revenue of $114.5 billion, marking a 12% increase compared to the same period last year. The company's net profit for the quarter reached $30.71 billion. Last quarter, Apple reported $102.47 billion in revenue, $27.47 billion in net profit, and an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.85.\n\nThe company had anticipated revenue growth between 9% and 11% year-over-year, estimating revenues to range from $111.69 billion to $113.74 billion. With this quarter's results, Apple has surpassed its revenue records and achieved an all-time high in net income and EPS. CEO John Ternus expressed delight in the company's performance, stating, \"Today, Apple is proud to report a September quarter revenue record of $114.5 billion, up 12 percent from a year ago.\"\n\nThe company's success is attributed to the launch of groundbreaking products such as the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with innovative hardware for the home and Touch integration on Mac devices. These additions, coupled with the debut of the all-new Siri AI, are described as an \"incredible lineup\" to propel Apple through the holiday season. Apple's Q4 2026 results also highlight double-digit EPS growth, with $28 billion in operating cash flow returned to shareholders.",
  "summary": "Apple just released its earnings report for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026. The company reported $114.5 billion in revenue, and $30.71 billion in net profit. Here’s the full breakdown. more…",
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    "Apple reports Q4 2026 revenue of $114.5 billion, a 12% increase",
    "Net profit reaches $30.71 billion for the quarter",
    "CEO John Ternus praises record-breaking performance and product launches"
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      {
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        "published": "2026-11-02T22:00:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple beats Wall Street forecasts in first Ternus-led Q4 earnings",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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