Apple(AAPL) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
AppleApple(US:AAPL)2025-07-31 22:00

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record June revenue of $94 billion, up 10% year over year, exceeding expectations [4][25] - Earnings per share (EPS) reached a June record of $1.57, up 12% year over year [4][28] - Gross margin was 46.5%, down 60 basis points sequentially, primarily due to approximately $800 million in tariff-related costs [27][24] - Operating expenses were $15.5 billion, up 8% year over year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - iPhone revenue was $44.6 billion, up 13% year over year, driven by the popularity of the iPhone 16 family [12][28] - Mac revenue reached $8 billion, up 15% year over year, with strong performance from the M4 MacBook Air [14][30] - iPad revenue was $6.6 billion, down 8% year over year, as expected due to tough comparisons against prior launches [15][31] - Wearables, Home, and Accessories revenue was $7.4 billion, down 9% year over year [16][32] - Services revenue hit an all-time high of $27.4 billion, up 13% year over year [18][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company saw revenue records in over two dozen countries, including the US, Canada, and India [5][25] - iPhone growth was noted in every geographic segment, with double-digit growth in emerging markets [5][28] - The installed base of active devices reached an all-time high across all product categories and geographic segments [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is significantly increasing investments in AI, integrating AI features across its platforms [8][63] - The company is committed to a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, focusing on advanced manufacturing and AI [22][81] - The company continues to explore supply chain diversification and optimization strategies in response to tariff impacts [80][91] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth trajectory, expecting mid to high single-digit revenue growth for September [38] - The company noted that the tariff situation is evolving, with an estimated $1.1 billion impact on costs for September [24][38] - Management highlighted strong customer satisfaction levels, with iPhone satisfaction at 98% [29][31] Other Important Information - The company celebrated the ten-year anniversary of Apple Watch, marking significant milestones in health and fitness features [16] - The company announced a commitment to strengthen the supply of recycled rare earth materials in the U.S. [21] - The company is opening new stores in the UAE and India, expanding its retail presence in emerging markets [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Upgrade rates and CapEx - Management noted that upgrade records were driven by product strength, particularly the iPhone 16 family, with a minor impact from tariff-related pull forward [45][46] - CapEx is increasing significantly, primarily due to investments in AI and private cloud compute [42][43] Question: Safari search trends and AI platforms - Management believes Apple products remain valuable as access points, monitoring consumer behavior closely [51] Question: Demand in China - The company experienced 4% growth in Greater China, driven by iPhone and Mac, with record iPhone upgraders [54][56] Question: Siri and AI investment - Management is making good progress on a more personalized Siri, with expectations to release features next year [62] Question: Revenue guidance and deceleration - Management explained that the expected deceleration is due to tariff-related pull ahead and difficult comparisons from prior iPad launches [67][68] Question: Tariff impacts and supply chain strategy - Management discussed ongoing efforts to optimize the supply chain and the commitment to U.S. manufacturing [81][91] Question: iPhone demand drivers - The strong upgrade performance was attributed to the iPhone 16 family and promotional activities [95]