Apple Inc. · AAPL · FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q3 2026

Apple posts record revenue as AI investment meets supply and cost pressures

The quarter supports a constructive but qualified view of Apple's growth trajectory: record iPhone and Mac revenue, expanding Services and new AI initiatives provide support, while supply constraints, memory inflation, FX and regulatory execution limit visibility.

Reported After market closeNASDAQTechnology $4990.03B market cap
100quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $2.02 Consensus $1.89
EPS surprise +6.9% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $109.42B Consensus $109.04B
Revenue surprise +0.3% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move -7.4% Event window
SPY move +0.7% Same window
Abnormal move -8.1% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.6× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +3.5% Up to 20 sessions
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Why did AAPL fall 7.4% after beating EPS estimates in FY2026 Q3?What changed in AAPL's guidance and outlook in FY2026 Q3?Give me the bull and bear case for AAPL after FY2026 Q3 earnings.

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What changed

Compared with the prior quarter, the analysis shifts from strong product launches and emerging-market momentum toward a record Q3 revenue result, the launch of Siri AI, a $30 billion Broadcom manufacturing commitment and a more explicit 9–11% growth outlook amid supply and cost pressures.

Guidance delta

Management maintained guidance; the September-quarter outlook calls for 9–11% revenue growth, while supply and foreign-exchange pressures intensify.

Key takeaways

  • Q3 FY2026 revenue reached $109.4 billion, with iPhone up 22% and Mac up 29%.
  • Services grew 12% to $30.7 billion and exceeded 1.5 billion paid subscriptions.
  • Apple highlighted Siri AI, a $30 billion Broadcom agreement and an Apple Upgrade program with Klarna.
  • The next quarter's 9–11% growth outlook reflects stronger demand alongside supply and FX headwinds.

Management priorities

  • Expand Siri AI and Apple Intelligence across Apple platforms.
  • Invest in AI, U.S. manufacturing and supply-chain diversification.
  • Develop Apple Upgrade, Apple TV+, Apple Sports and other consumer programs.
  • Navigate regulatory approvals and legal proceedings in the EU, China and App Store ecosystem.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
AAPL EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 2 future estimate-only quarters. Q2 '24 estimate $1.50 Q2 '24 actual $1.53, beat Q3 '24 estimate $1.35 Q3 '24 actual $1.40, beat Q4 '24 estimate $1.60 Q4 '24 actual $1.64, beat Q3 '25 estimate $1.44 Q3 '25 actual $1.57, beat Q4 '25 estimate $1.73 Q4 '25 actual $1.85, beat Q1 '26 estimate $2.67 Q1 '26 actual $2.85, beat Q2 '26 estimate $1.95 Q2 '26 actual $2.01, beat Q3 '26 estimate $1.89 Q3 '26 actual $2.02, beat Q4 '26 estimate $2.01 Q1 '27 estimate $2.98
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy110 ratings
Bullish7164.5%
Neutral3027.3%
Bearish98.2%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$339.75Previous close
$105Low
$258.01Average
$400High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 23, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Evercore ISI Group Outperform OutperformMaintainSep 18, 2026
B of A Securities Buy BuyMaintainSep 17, 2026
TD Cowen Buy BuyMaintainSep 10, 2026
Rosenblatt Neutral NeutralMaintainSep 10, 2026
Needham Hold HoldMaintainSep 8, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $339.75. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
Evercore ISIAnalyst unavailable$380$337 +11.8%Sep 18, 2026
Loop Capital MarketsAnalyst unavailable$380$337 +11.8%Sep 18, 2026
MoffettNathansonAnalyst unavailable$304$319.97 -10.5%Sep 8, 2026
Redburn PartnersTimm Schulze-Melander$400$305.93 +17.7%Aug 17, 2026
JefferiesAnalyst unavailable$263.66$313.33 -22.4%Aug 10, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Apple Inc. is a global technology corporation that specializes in the conceptualization, production, and sale of a diverse suite of electronic devices. Its comprehensive hardware lineup features the well-known iPhone smartphones, Mac personal computers, and versatile iPad tablets. The company also supplies a range of wearables, smart home products, and accessories, including AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, items from the Beats brand, and HomePod speakers. Beyond its device offerings, Apple delivers essential support services like AppleCare and robust cloud solutions. It oversees key digital platforms, prominently the App Store, which acts as a central hub for customers to discover and download countless applications and digital content, from e-books and music to videos, games, and podcasts. The company also generates revenue via advertising, leveraging both its proprietary ad platforms and third-party licensing deals.…

Historical context

All AAPL earnings
+0.4%FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q2 2026

Technology peers this season

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SAIL SailPoint, Inc. FY2027 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026 +13.8% -1.2% SailPoint pairs 25% ARR growth with accelerating AI-driven adoption
CIEN Ciena Corporation FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q3 2026 +22.0% -10.4% Ciena raises outlook as AI networking demand lifts backlog
DOCU DocuSign, Inc. FY2027 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026 +6.4% +3.7% DocuSign Q2 FY27: IAM momentum supports a raised outlook
IOT Samsara Inc. FY2027 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026 +25.0% +3.7% Samsara: AI adoption expands as FY27 guidance holds

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Methodology

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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.

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