NASDAQ$AAPL
Apple · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Apple's Q2 2021 results were driven by strong growth across all product categories and geographic segments, leading to a new March quarter revenue record.
Apple announced record-breaking Q2 2021 financial results, with revenue up 54% year-over-year to $89.6 billion and earnings per diluted share of $1.40. The company saw strong performance across all geographic segments and product categories, with international sales accounting for 67% of the quarter's revenue.
- Revenue reached a new March quarter record of $89.6 billion, a 54% increase year-over-year.
- Earnings per diluted share were $1.40 for the quarter.
- International sales accounted for 67% of the quarter’s revenue.
- The board declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share, a 7% increase, and authorized an additional $90 billion for the share repurchase program.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Apple · Revenue · Quarterly
$89.6B
Revenue by segment
Apple · $111B total across 5 segments · Q2 2026
- Americas$45.1B—40.6%
- Europe$28.1B—25.2%
- Greater China$20.5B—18.4%
- Rest of Asia Pacific$9.14B—8.2%
- Japan$8.4B—7.6%
Forward guidance
The press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include without limitation those about the Company’s expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; anticipated revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, other income/(expense), and tax rate; plans for return of capital; our goal of maintaining a net cash neutral position; and our investment plans and environmental initiatives.
Tailwinds
- Company’s expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Anticipated revenue
- Gross margin
- Operating expenses
- Plans for return of capital
Headwinds
- Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and stock price
- Effect of global and regional economic conditions on the Company’s business
- Ability of the Company to compete in markets that are highly competitive and subject to rapid technological change
- Ability of the Company to manage frequent introductions and transitions of products and services
- Effect that shifts in the mix of products and services and in the geographic, currency, or channel mix, component cost increases
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.7%
Avg return
30 days after
63%
46 / 73 earnings
Positive
+11.8%
Q3 2020
Best reaction
-10.8%
Q1 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +5.4% | +6.0% | +15.0% | |
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | +7.1% | +2.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.9% | -0.5% | +2.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -3.8% | +2.7% | +11.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | -3.8% | -8.0% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.7% | -2.2% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -3.1% | -2.9% | +3.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.0% | -6.7% | +3.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +8.3% | +7.7% | +13.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.8% | +2.7% | -2.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.5% | +4.5% | +9.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -5.5% | -6.6% | -1.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +3.7% | +2.6% | +8.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +6.2% | +6.3% | +3.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.3% | +0.9% | -0.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.6% | +2.1% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.7% | +1.9% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.7% | +9.3% | +3.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.6% | +0.8% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.7% | -2.1% | -1.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.7% | -1.4% | -7.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.2% | -6.3% | -15.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.1% | -0.7% | +4.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +11.8% | +15.4% | +31.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.5% | +3.4% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.0% | +0.2% | -11.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.3% | +5.8% | +9.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.6% | -2.7% | -0.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.9% | +3.5% | -12.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.7% | +6.5% | +10.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -5.2% | -6.9% | -18.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.1% | +9.5% | +18.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.8% | +11.2% | +13.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.1% | -2.6% | +5.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +3.4% | +4.7% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.6% | +5.2% | +10.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.3% | +1.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.9% | +6.1% | +14.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.7% | -3.3% | -5.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.8% | +7.1% | +10.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -10.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +8.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +4.3% | — | — |
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