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Apple FY26 Q3: record demand with a tariff-refund boost

Revenue reached a June-quarter record of $109.4 billion, up 16%, but tariff refunds added about two percentage points to gross margin and $0.11 to EPS.

August 3, 2026

What changed

Broad-based geographic growth and records in iPhone, Mac, Services, EPS, and operating cash flow strengthen the core case; normalized margins without the tariff benefit remain the key check.

Supporting evidence

Sustained iPhone demand
Continued iPhone demand could sustain product revenue and ecosystem engagement.
Services mix expansion
Services growth can increase recurring revenue and improve the business mix.
Installed-base monetization
Expansion of the active-device installed base creates additional monetization opportunities across services and accessories.

Counter-evidence

Flagship hardware concentration
Heavy reliance on flagship hardware leaves results exposed to replacement cycles and shifts in consumer demand.
Supply-chain concentration
A globally concentrated manufacturing and supplier network remains vulnerable to trade restrictions, shortages, and operational disruption.
Platform regulation
App distribution, payments, privacy, and competition rules could constrain Services economics or require product changes.