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Apple Stock Gains as Services Drive Earnings, Calming iPhone Slowdown Fears

Posted January 31, 2025 at 9:45 am

Tim Fries
The Tokenist

Apple’s first-quarter 2025 financial results set new records with $124.3 billion in revenue, driven by a strong services segment.

Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) latest financial results for the first quarter of 2025 have set new records, showcasing the company’s robust performance. The tech giant reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and earnings per share (EPS), with services playing a pivotal role in this achievement.

The company’s gross margin also reached unprecedented levels, driven largely by the expansion of its services business. These results come amid challenges such as market saturation and a dip in iPhone sales, particularly in Greater China. Despite these hurdles, Apple’s strategic focus on growing its services segment has paid off, contributing significantly to its overall financial success.

Apple Earnings Calm Investors, Stock Sees Gains

In the first quarter of 2025, Apple announced a quarterly revenue of $124.3 billion, marking a 4% increase from the previous year. The company’s diluted EPS rose by 10% to $2.40, highlighting its profitable operations. A key factor in these impressive figures was the services segment, which includes App Store purchases, advertising, and subscriptions.

This area of the business not only bolstered profit margins but also accounted for approximately 21% of Apple’s total revenue. With the services segment evolving into a $100 billion annual business, CEO Tim Cook emphasized its importance, noting the integration of Apple Intelligence to enhance user experiences.

Apple has been generous in returning value to its shareholders, distributing over $30 billion and declaring a cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The company’s strong financial performance positively influenced market sentiment, with its stock price rising by over 3% in extended trading following the earnings announcement.

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Apple’s stock opened at $243.07, up over 2.3% from its previous close on Thursday. This price movement is part of a broader trend, as the stock has experienced fluctuations within its 52-week range of $164.08 to $260.10.

The company’s market capitalization stands at an impressive $3.7 trillion, with key financial metrics such as a trailing P/E ratio of 39.06 and a forward P/E ratio of 29.75.

Originally Posted January 31, 2025 – Apple Stock Gains as Services Drive Earnings, Calming iPhone Slowdown Fears

Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article. All stock prices were quoted at the time of writing.

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