Core Insights - Apple reported a strong earnings performance, leading to a rise in stock price despite some misses in expectations [1] Financial Performance - In fiscal-year 2025, Apple paid $15.4 billion in dividends and spent $90.7 billion on share buybacks [1] - The total cash return since 2012 has reached $994 billion, with expectations to surpass $1 trillion in Q1 2026 [1] - Apple has reduced its share count by 44% over this period, resulting in a 78% increase in per-share metrics [1]