Key Facts on Apple’s Performance
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported a revenue of $416.1 billion for fiscal year 2025, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year. Earnings per share rose by 23% to $7.46. The company is projected to continue its growth, with expected revenues of just over $453.1 billion for fiscal year 2026, an increase of nearly 9%.
Tech stocks, including Apple, experienced a strong rally in 2025, reflected in the 21% rise of the Nasdaq Composite index. Despite potential industry challenges such as a projected 7% increase in smartphone prices and a 2.1% decline in smartphone shipments next year, Apple remains poised to outgrow the broader market. The company’s robust installed base of over 315 million older iPhones enhances its growth potential, particularly with the upcoming launch of a foldable smartphone.
Apple holds an 18.2% share of the global smartphone market, and Dan Ives from Wedbush estimates that it will ship 234 million iPhones this year. Due to its scale and purchasing power, Apple is well-positioned to negotiate favorable component prices and absorb increases, thus maintaining its competitive edge.
