Apple smashes records: 2.5 billion active devices as revenue hits $143.8 billion

The company reported financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter, which ended December 27, 2025, posting quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion — up 16 percent year over year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose 19 percent to $2.84.

“Today, Apple is proud to report a remarkable, record-breaking quarter, with revenue of $143.8 billion, up 16 percent from a year ago and well above our expectations,” said CEO Tim Cook.

Cook noted that the iPhone recorded its best-ever quarter, driven by unprecedented demand and all-time revenue records across every geographic segment. The company’s Services division also achieved a record quarter, with revenue rising 14 percent compared with a year earlier.

“We are also excited to announce that our installed base now has more than 2.5 billion active devices, which is a testament to incredible customer satisfaction for the very best products and services in the world,” Cook added.

Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh said Apple’s strong operating performance and margins drove 19 percent EPS growth, setting a new all-time EPS record.

“These exceptionally strong results generated nearly $54 billion in operating cash flow, allowing us to return almost $32 billion to shareholders,” Parekh said.

Apple’s board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.26 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on February 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 9, 2026.