NASDAQ$AAPL

Apple · Q3 2020 earnings

Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Revenue and EPS increased, reaching new June quarter records.

Apple's Q3 2020 earnings showed strong growth with revenue up 11 percent and EPS up 18 percent. International sales accounted for 60 percent of the quarter’s revenue. The company's performance reflects its ability to innovate and execute effectively during challenging times.

  • Apple's record June quarter was driven by double-digit growth in both Products and Services.
  • Growth was achieved in each geographic segment.
  • Operating cash flow reached $16.3 billion, a June quarter record.
  • Active installed base of devices reached an all-time high across all geographic segments and major product categories.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$59.7B

Previous: $53.8B+10.9%
EPS (adj)

$0.65

Previous: $0.55+18.2%
Capital Expenditures

-$5.53B

Previous: -$7.72B+28.4%
Free Cash Flow

$5.73B

Previous: $2.33B+146.3%
Net Income

$11.3B

Previous: $10B+12.0%
Operating Income

$13.1B

Previous: $11.5B+13.4%
Gross Profit

$22.7B

Previous: $20.2B+12.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$33.4B

Previous: $50.5B-33.9%
Total Assets

$317B

Previous: $322B-1.5%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.7B

Previous: $1.5B+13.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Apple · Revenue · Quarterly

$59.7B

Q3 2020+10.9%vs Q3 2019
Beat estimate in 16 of 16 quarters(100%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Apple · $111B total across 5 segments · Q2 2026

  • Americas
    $45.1B
  • Europe
    $28.1B
  • Greater China
    $20.5B
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
    $9.14B
  • Japan
    $8.4B

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; the four-for-one stock split; and the commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030.

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 Q3 2020

Historical avgQ3 2020

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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