Apple reported fiscal first-quarter results for the period ended Dec. 27, 2025, posting quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion and diluted earnings per share of $2.84, both company records, according to a Jan. 29, 2026 press release from Apple’s newsroom. The company said iPhone and Services revenue reached new all-time highs during the quarter.
Key Insights
- Quarterly revenue: $143.8 billion, up 16% year over year.
- Diluted EPS: $2.84, up 19% year over year.
- Apple reported its installed base exceeded 2.5 billion active devices.
- Operating cash flow for the quarter was nearly $54 billion; Apple returned almost $32 billion to shareholders.
- Board declared a cash dividend of $0.26 per share payable Feb. 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 9, 2026.
- Shares were trading around $258 on Jan. 29, 2026, according to Apple’s investor relations stock-price summary.
Results and company statements
Apple said the quarter ended Dec. 27, 2025, produced all-time records for total company revenue and EPS, with iPhone and Services revenue achieving new highs. The company stated its installed base surpassed 2.5 billion active devices and that the quarter generated nearly $54 billion in operating cash flow. Apple also said it returned almost $32 billion to shareholders during the quarter.
The press release quoted Apple’s chief executive and chief financial officer on the results and confirmed that the board declared a cash dividend of $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 9, 2026. The release also noted that more information, including consolidated financial statements, is available on Apple’s investor relations site.
Market reaction and trading data
Apple’s investor relations page reported a stock price in the vicinity of $258 on Jan. 29, 2026. This price point reflects trading activity on and immediately following the company’s earnings release.
Coverage from major financial and news outlets noted that Apple delivered stronger-than-expected revenue for the quarter. Some reports described iPhone sales as a principal driver of the quarterly revenue gain and highlighted regional strength, including notable growth in Greater China during the period. These accounts reported modest movement in the company’s share price in the immediate post-earnings period.
Product and revenue drivers (verified disclosures)
Apple’s press release identified the company’s iPhone lineup and Services as contributors to the company’s record revenue, and stated that the company achieved “all-time records” in those categories. The release did not provide forward guidance beyond its standard disclosures, and included the customary risk-factor language and reference to SEC filings for more detail.
External reporting by established outlets provided additional breakdowns and context based on Apple’s disclosures and market data, including commentary that iPhone demand was a material contributor to the quarter’s revenue performance and that services revenue also set a record for the company. Where reporters provided numerical breakdowns or regional detail, those items were presented as reported by the outlets rather than as additional figures from Apple’s press release.
Corporate actions and shareholder returns
Apple stated in its press release that it generated significant operating cash flow for the quarter and that the company returned nearly $32 billion to shareholders during the period. The press release confirmed the board’s declaration of a $0.26 per-share cash dividend with specified record and payable dates. The company indicated the dividend will be paid on Feb. 12, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 9, 2026.
Apple’s investor relations materials and dividend history document the timing and amount of routine dividend payments and related shareholder actions provided by the company. Readers seeking official documentation of payments, share repurchase activity or other capital allocation details can consult Apple’s regulatory filings and the investor relations section of the company website.
Background and verifiable context
Apple’s Jan. 29, 2026 press release is the primary source for the company’s fiscal Q1 2026 results, including headline revenue, EPS, device-base metrics, operating cash flow and declared dividend. The company pointed readers to consolidated financial statements and to its SEC filings for further financial detail.
Reporting by major outlets summarized and contextualized those results in market and regional terms, including coverage of iPhone sales trends and services revenue performance, and noted how the market priced the results in trading around the release. Those media accounts are secondary reporting based on Apple’s announcement and market data.
As of Jan. 29, 2026, Apple has reported fiscal Q1 2026 results showing company-reported revenue of $143.8 billion and diluted EPS of $2.84, and the firm has declared a $0.26 per-share cash dividend payable Feb. 12, 2026. Company statements and publicly filed materials referenced in this article provide the detailed financial disclosures and official documentation. Readers seeking the primary source material should consult Apple’s Jan. 29, 2026 press release and the company’s investor relations and SEC filings for the full financial statements and related exhibits.
