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Apple reports Q2 earnings

May 1, 2026 · 7m

Summary

Apple reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, beating revenue and profit expectations driven by a 22% surge in iPhone 17 sales. Incoming CEO John Ternus made his debut, praising Tim Cook and highlighting a record $11.4 billion in R&D spending. The call also addressed supply constraints for the Mac Mini, Studio, and MacBook Neo due to unexpectedly high demand for AI capabilities.

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Apple Q2 2026 earnings report and financial highlights John Ternus joins earnings call as incoming CEO Record R&D spending and AI investment discussion Bitwarden sponsor segment on password security iPhone 17 lineup success and market share gains Mac Mini, Studio, and Neo supply constraints due to AI Outro, ratings, and ad-free subscription info
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