Sector: Technology|Industry: Consumer Electronics|Market Cap: $3.46T|Employees: 164K
Apple Inc. is a global technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, accessories, and related software and services. The company's primary revenue streams are from the sale of its products and services, with a fiscal year ending on the last Saturday of September. Apple holds a minority market share in its key product categories but differentiates itself through a vertically integrated business model, controlling the hardware, operating system, and software applications for its products.
Total net sales increased 2% YoY to $119.575 billion, exceeding expectations. Growth was primarily driven by a 6% increase in iPhone sales and an 11% rise in Services revenue, partially offset by declines in iPad and Wearables, Home and Accessories.
Gross margin improved to 45.9% from 43.0% in the prior year quarter. Cost savings and a favorable product mix contributed to this expansion, offsetting the negative impact of weaker foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
Total operating expenses were $14.482 billion, representing 12% of total net sales, compared to $14.316 billion and 12% of total net sales in the prior year quarter. R&D expenses remained relatively flat YoY, while selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 3%.
No specific information about ESG initiatives was mentioned in the filing.