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
Revenue & EPS history
Apple · Revenue · Quarterly
$59.7B
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; 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
+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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