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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 14 May 2026•Updated 14 May 2026•
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Apple Beats Estimates with Record $111.2 Billion Revenue

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Key Facts

1Apple reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $111.2 billion, up 17% year on year.
2Earnings per share for AAPL rose 22% to $2.01, beating Wall Street expectations.

Apple reported record-breaking fiscal second-quarter results, with revenue reaching $111.2 billion, marking a 17% increase year-on-year. According to reports, earnings per share (EPS) rose 22% to $2.01, significantly exceeding Wall Street expectations. This performance represents the company's best March quarter ever, driven by broad growth despite market commentary regarding institutional 'smart money' positioning.

This outperformance stands strong against tech peers; per market data, Microsoft recently reported 17% revenue growth, while Alphabet saw a 15% increase. Compared to the fiscal second quarter of the previous year, when Apple reported revenue of approximately $94.8 billion (per historical earnings data), the current figures demonstrate a clear acceleration in growth momentum across its ecosystem.

Traders should monitor AAPL stock levels as it tests key resistance following the earnings beat. Looking ahead at the economic calendar, key catalysts include the Fed Kashkari speech on May 7, 2026, and the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls data on May 8, 2026, both of which could influence broader market sentiment and tech sector valuations.