Apple Q2 Results: Will strong iPhone sales push Apple share price higher?
Apple share prices gained about 3% in after market trading on May 5, 2023, taking support from a strong jump in iPhone sales at a time the global smartphone market witnessed a slowdown.
According to a report published by research firm Canalys, global smartphone shipments fell 13% in January to March, whose data also showed Apple gained market share from Android phones. During the same period, Apple sold $51.3 billion worth of iPhones, a 1.5% jump from the corresponding quarter last year.
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iPhones accounted for 54% of Apple’s total sales, followed by its services business like Apple care which accounted for 22% and wearables like iWatch contributed 7% to Apple’s total sales.
The smartphone maker during its earnings release also mentioned that the company’s focus would now be to develop its business presence in emerging markets like India, Middle East and Latin America.
Apple during the Jan-March quarter opened two new stores in India - in Mumbai and Delhi.
Apple Q2 Results: Highlights
- Apple reported strong iPhone sales despite slump in global smartphone market.
- Apple bets on emerging markets like India to drive future revenues.
- Apple made record sales growth in South Asia, Latin America and Middle East.
- Apple declared dividend of $0.24 per share during the quarter.
- Apple's revenue and profit fell, but beat analyst expectations.
Apple Q2 Results: Share Price Performance
| 1 month | 6 months | 1 year | 5 years | |
| Apple Share Price Performance | 1.2% | 19.3% | 5.8% | 251.6% |
(Data as on May 4, 2023)
Apple Q2 Results: Revenue Performance
Apple’s total revenue or net sales fell 2.6% during the Jan-March quarter compared to the corresponding quarter last year, ahead of expectations for a 4.4% decline, according to Refinitiv data.
| Q2FY23 | Q2FY22 | % change | |
| Total Revenue | $28.6 billion | $27.9 billion | +3% |
Apple Q2 Results: Segment Revenues
| Segments | $ value | % contribution to total sales |
| iPhone | $51.3 billion | 54% |
| Mac | $7.2 billion | 7.60% |
| iPad | $6.7 billion | 7.10% |
| Wearables & Accessories | $8.8 billion | 9.30% |
| Services | $20.9 billion | 22% |
Apple Q2 Results: Geographical Revenue Breakdown
| Geographies | $ value | % contribution to total sales |
| Americas | $37.8 billion | 39.80% |
| Europe | $23.9 billion | 25.2% |
| Greater China | $17.8 billion | 18.80% |
| Japan | $7.2 billion | 7.90% |
| Asia Pacific | $8.1 billion | 8.50% |
Apple Q2 Results: Net Profit
Apple's net profit slipped 3.2%, however it beat analyst expectations which was for a higher drop in profits for the quarter amid rising global uncertainties like inflation and recession fears.
| Q2FY23 | Q2FY22 | % change | |
| Net Profit | $24.2 billion | $25 billion | -3.2% |
Apple Q2 Results: Analyst View
- Jefferies has a ‘buy’ rating on the firm with a share price target of $195.
- Atlantic Equities has a ‘buy’ rating on the firm with a share price target of $200.
- Canaccord Genuity has a ‘buy’ rating on the firm with a share price target of $185.
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