Apple stock weighs record quarter against holiday stakes

Published on 11/04/2026 at 16:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Apple stock heads into the holiday quarter after record fiscal 2026 results. A new dividend and strong cash generation sharpen investor focus.

Record Quarter Raises Holiday Stakes

Apple posted fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of 114.5 billion US dollars, up 12 percent year over year.
The company said fiscal 2026 revenue reached a record 479 billion US dollars.
A quarterly dividend of 0.27 US dollars per share is payable on November 16.

Apple, US0378331005, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

Apple reported record fiscal 2026 results on Monday, November 2, as quarterly revenue reached 114.5 billion US dollars and the company set a new full-year revenue record. The release came ahead of the holiday quarter, when investors will focus on demand, supply and profitability.

Apple stock traded at 313.33 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:07 CET on Wednesday, November 4, 5.76 percent above the Xetra close of Tuesday, November 3. The quote was 0.13 percent above the 312.93 euros cited in the latest relevant own report from October 29.

Apple closes record fiscal year

For the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 26, Apple said revenue increased 12 percent from a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share rose 14 percent to 2.10 US dollars, while company gross margin stood at 47.9 percent. The margin included a favorable impact of approximately one percentage point from tariff refunds.

The company said fiscal 2026 revenue reached an all-time high of 479 billion US dollars. Operating cash flow totaled 28 billion US dollars in the quarter, and Apple said it returned the same amount to shareholders. Services revenue also reached a new all-time high, according to the Apple newsroom.

Dividend sets next investor date

Apple's board declared a cash dividend of 0.27 US dollars per share. The payment is scheduled for November 16 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 12.

The record quarter gives Apple a strong starting point for the holiday period, while the scale of demand and the conversion of sales into earnings will remain central to the next update. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Apple stock.

Broader investor attention remains tied to the S&P 500 and the performance of large US technology companies.

More news and analyses on Apple stock.