Apple Reports Fourth Quarter FY2026 Results

What the Q4 FY2026 release emphasizes

The September-quarter results underscore continued strength in Apple’s product and services mix. iPhone revenue reached $57.6 billion, representing a 17% year-over-year increase, reflecting robust demand across geographies. Services also achieved an all-time revenue record for the quarter, reinforcing Apple’s positioning as a broad-based platform company. The company reiterated that its installed base exceeded 2.5 billion active devices, highlighting the scale of its ecosystem and the potential for ongoing services and upsell opportunities across devices.

In addition to the top-line highlights, the release notes that Apple grew in the vast majority of markets tracked, including meaningful performance in developed and emerging markets. While the excerpt provided here focuses on these headline elements, the complete press materials include the full quarterly numbers and year-to-date context needed for a thorough assessment. The headline figures for total revenue, diluted earnings per share, gross margin, and operating cash flow are not reproduced in this article’s sourced material and should be obtained from the official Q4 FY2026 press release.

Leadership and cadence

The Q4 FY2026 materials attribute commentary to the leadership presenting the quarter, with a known leadership transition reflected in the public materials: John Ternus is identified as CEO on the Q4 FY2026 call materials, indicating a change from the prior quarter’s attribution. If you are comparing across periods, this leadership context matters for interpretation of forward commentary and strategic focus. Kevan Parekh is identified as CFO in the referenced materials, consistent with Apple’s ongoing financial leadership during this period.

How to listen to the earnings call

Investors can access the Q4 FY2026 conference call via the live webcast or by dialing in. The dial-in options are (800) 216-0480 (toll-free) or (323) 794-2150, using confirmation code 650941 to join the stream. The webcast was scheduled to be accessible through Apple’s investor site, with a replay available for a limited period after the call. For those following along, Apple typically provides web access through apple.com/investor/earnings-call. The details above reflect the standard conference-call access method associated with Apple earnings releases, and readers should verify the exact time and access window in the official press materials.

Forward-looking guidance and next steps

The material reviewed here does not include quantitative guidance for the December 2026 quarter (Q1 FY2027). In most quarters, Apple provides guidance on the next quarter during the earnings call or in accompanying materials; where numeric guidance is unavailable, the company may offer qualitative commentary. To obtain the actual guidance (if provided) or a clear statement that Apple chose not to issue numeric guidance, readers should review the official Q4 FY2026 press release and the conference-call transcripts or replay materials.

Fiscal calendar context and what it means for readers

Apple operates on a fiscal year that ends in late September. As a result, fiscal Q4 corresponds to the September quarter, while fiscal Q1 covers the larger December quarter. This cadence often leads to confusion when interpreting headlines and quarterly numbers. A quick note in reader-facing content helps prevent misinterpretation: the September-quarter results are a fiscal Q4 release, not a calendar Q4 release.

What to watch next

Going forward, readers should monitor the official Q4 FY2026 press release for the complete headline numbers, including total revenue, diluted EPS, gross margin, and operating cash flow, along with year-over-year comparisons. The earnings call materials can provide forward guidance, a beats/misses assessment, and any remarks on geographic mix or Services sub-lines if disclosed. For a complete investor picture, review the consolidated financial statements and the Form 10-K when filed, which will offer full-year context and governance details.

Sources and credibility

Access to the official press release, consolidated financial statements, and conference-call webcast is essential for a rigorous earnings review. The information in this piece is drawn from the Q4 FY2026 release and related investor communications, which confirm the quarter ended September 26, 2026 and the iPhone and Services highlights described above. For readers seeking exact figures beyond the iPhone revenue and Services milestone, please consult the official Apple Investor Relations pages and the Q4 FY2026 press materials.