Apple reports first quarter results

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Apple reported its fiscal Q1 2023 results, achieving $117.2 billion in revenue, a 5% decline year-over-year. The earnings per diluted share were $1.88. Despite challenges, Apple reached a significant milestone with over 2 billion active devices in its installed base and recorded $20.8 billion in revenue from its Services segment, setting a new all-time high. Operating cash flow was $34 billion, and Apple returned $25 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchases. A cash dividend of $0.23 per share will be paid on February 16, 2023, to shareholders of record as of February 13, 2023.

Positive

• Achieved over 2 billion active devices in installed base.
• Services revenue set an all-time record at $20.8 billion.
• Generated $34 billion in operating cash flow.
• Returned over $25 billion to shareholders.

Negative

• Quarterly revenue decreased by 5% year-over-year.

Installed base crosses 2 billion active devices and hits all-time high for all major product categories

Services set new all-time revenue record

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2023 first quarter ended December 31, 2022. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $117.2 billion, down 5 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.88.

“As we all continue to navigate a challenging environment, we are proud to have our best lineup of products and services ever, and as always, we remain focused on the long term and are leading with our values in everything we do,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “During the December quarter, we achieved a major milestone and are excited to report that we now have more than 2 billion active devices as part of our growing installed base.”

“We set an all-time revenue record of $20.8 billion in our Services business, and in spite of a difficult macroeconomic environment and significant supply constraints, we grew total company revenue on a constant currency basis,” said Luca Maestri, Apple’s CFO. “We generated $34 billion in operating cash flow and returned over $25 billion to shareholders during the quarter while continuing to invest in our long-term growth plans.”

Apple’s board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on February 16, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 13, 2023.

Apple will provide live streaming of its Q1 2023 financial results conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT on February 2, 2023 at apple.com/investor/earnings-call. This webcast will be available for replay for approximately two weeks thereafter.

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Apple Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (In millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands and per share amounts)
	Three Months Ended
	December 31, 2022				December 25, 2021
Net sales:
Products	$	96,388			$	104,429
Services		20,766				19,516
Total net sales (1)		117,154				123,945
Cost of sales:
Products		60,765				64,309
Services		6,057				5,393
Total cost of sales		66,822				69,702
Gross margin		50,332				54,243
Operating expenses:
Research and development		7,709				6,306
Selling, general and administrative		6,607				6,449
Total operating expenses		14,316				12,755
Operating income		36,016				41,488
Other income/(expense), net		(393	)			(247	)
Income before provision for income taxes		35,623				41,241
Provision for income taxes		5,625				6,611
Net income	$	29,998			$	34,630
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.89			$	2.11
Diluted	$	1.88			$	2.10
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic		15,892,723				16,391,724
Diluted		15,955,718				16,519,291
(1) Net sales by reportable segment:
Americas	$	49,278			$	51,496
Europe		27,681				29,749
Greater China		23,905				25,783
Japan		6,755				7,107
Rest of Asia Pacific		9,535				9,810
Total net sales	$	117,154			$	123,945
(1) Net sales by category:
iPhone	$	65,775			$	71,628
Mac		7,735				10,852
iPad		9,396				7,248
Wearables, Home and Accessories		13,482				14,701
Services		20,766				19,516
Total net sales	$	117,154			$	123,945

Apple Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (In millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands and par value)
	December 31, 2022				September 24, 2022
ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,535			$	23,646
Marketable securities		30,820				24,658
Accounts receivable, net		23,752				28,184
Inventories		6,820				4,946
Vendor non-trade receivables		30,428				32,748
Other current assets		16,422				21,223
Total current assets		128,777				135,405
Non-current assets:
Marketable securities		114,095				120,805
Property, plant and equipment, net		42,951				42,117
Other non-current assets		60,924				54,428
Total non-current assets		217,970				217,350
Total assets	$	346,747			$	352,755
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	57,918			$	64,115
Other current liabilities		59,893				60,845
Deferred revenue		7,992				7,912
Commercial paper		1,743				9,982
Term debt		9,740				11,128
Total current liabilities		137,286				153,982
Non-current liabilities:
Term debt		99,627				98,959
Other non-current liabilities		53,107				49,142
Total non-current liabilities		152,734				148,101
Total liabilities		290,020				302,083
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.00001 par value: 50,400,000 shares authorized; 15,842,407 and 15,943,425 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		66,399				64,849
Retained earnings/(Accumulated deficit)		3,240				(3,068	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)		(12,912	)			(11,109	)
Total shareholders’ equity		56,727				50,672
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	346,747			$	352,755

Apple Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (In millions)
	Three Months Ended
	December 31, 2022				December 25, 2021
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning balances	$	24,977			$	35,929
Operating activities:
Net income		29,998				34,630
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash generated by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		2,916				2,697
Share-based compensation expense		2,905				2,265
Other		(317	)			849
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		4,275				(3,934	)
Inventories		(1,807	)			681
Vendor non-trade receivables		2,320				(9,812	)
Other current and non-current assets		(4,099	)			(4,921	)
Accounts payable		(6,075	)			19,813
Deferred revenue		131				462
Other current and non-current liabilities		3,758				4,236
Cash generated by operating activities		34,005				46,966
Investing activities:
Purchases of marketable securities		(5,153	)			(34,913	)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities		7,127				11,309
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities		509				10,675
Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment		(3,787	)			(2,803	)
Other		(141	)			(374	)
Cash used in investing activities		(1,445	)			(16,106	)
Financing activities:
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards		(2,316	)			(2,888	)
Payments for dividends and dividend equivalents		(3,768	)			(3,732	)
Repurchases of common stock		(19,475	)			(20,478	)
Repayments of term debt		(1,401	)			—
Repayments of commercial paper, net		(8,214	)			(1,000	)
Other		(389	)			(61	)
Cash used in financing activities		(35,563	)			(28,159	)
Increase/(Decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(3,003	)			2,701
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending balances	$	21,974			$	38,630
Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
Cash paid for income taxes, net	$	828			$	5,235
Cash paid for interest	$	703			$	531

 

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FAQ

What were Apple's Q1 2023 earnings results?

Apple reported Q1 2023 revenue of $117.2 billion and earnings per diluted share of $1.88.

How much did Apple return to shareholders in Q1 2023?

Apple returned over $25 billion to shareholders during the quarter.

What record did Apple's Services business achieve?

Apple's Services business set an all-time revenue record of $20.8 billion.

What is the status of Apple's active devices?

Apple now has over 2 billion active devices in its installed base.

What is the amount of the cash dividend declared by Apple?

Apple declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable on February 16, 2023.