Apple Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Apple has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, ending September 26, 2026, achieving a September quarter record for total revenue.
Radwan AbdulhadiEditor and technology writer
Record Fourth Quarter Performance
Apple announced its financial results for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter ended September 26, 2026, according to the official [Apple Newsroom](https://www.apple.com/news/2026/11/apple-reports-fourth-quarter-results/) announcement. The company posted quarterly revenue of $114.5 billion, marking an increase of 12 percent year over year. The robust performance during the period capped off what the company described as its best fiscal year ever.
Company gross margin for the quarter was reported at 47.9 percent. This figure included a favorable impact of approximately 1 percentage point derived from tariff refunds. Meanwhile, diluted earnings per share came in at $2.10, representing a 14 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This metric also included a favorable $0.05 impact from tariff refunds. Further details are available from apple.com/investor/earnings-call in the original source material.
Executive Commentary and New Product Lineup
John Ternus, Apple’s CEO, highlighted the milestones achieved during the period in the official earnings release. Ternus noted that the company delivered a September quarter revenue record of $114.5 billion, driven by record iPhone performance and an all-time high in Services revenue.
Ternus pointed to the company's hardware and software rollout as it closes out the year. He mentioned the introduction of the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. Additionally, Apple introduced a new generation of hardware for the home, brought Touch to Mac for the first time, and integrated the all-new Siri AI into its ecosystem.
Full-Year Financial Strength and Cash Flow
Kevan Parekh, Apple’s CFO, emphasized the company's net income and EPS records for the September quarter. Parekh reported that the strong finish capped off fiscal 2026 with an all-time record revenue of $479 billion alongside double-digit EPS growth.
During the fourth quarter alone, Apple generated $28 billion in operating cash flow. This financial flexibility enabled the tech giant to return $28 billion to shareholders. Furthermore, Parekh noted that high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty helped drive the installed base of active devices to a new all-time high across all major product categories and geographic segments.
Dividend Declaration and Investor Information
Alongside the quarterly financial release, Apple’s board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.27 per share of common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on November 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 12, 2026.
To provide further transparency for investors and analysts, Apple hosted a live-streamed financial results conference call. Detailed breakdowns, balance sheets, and cash flow statements are available for review in the [View PDF](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/pdfs/fy2026q4/FY26_Q4_Consolidated_Financial_Statements.pdf) document released by the company. Replays of the earnings discussion can also be accessed through the [apple.com/investor/earnings-call](https://www.apple.com/investor/earnings-call) portal.
Sources
- Apple NewsroomApple reports fourth quarter results
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