Apple got a $2.2 billion tariff refund this quarter
Apple reported a $2.19 billion tariff refund that boosted its gross margin and earnings per share for the quarter. The one‑time windfall helped the company beat Wall Street revenue estimates, with total revenue of $109.4 billion. Tim Cook hosted his final quarterly earnings call as Apple’s CEO during the announcement.
- ▪Apple received an estimated $2.19 billion in tariff refunds for the quarter.
- ▪The refunds added roughly 2 percentage points to gross margin and $0.11 to diluted earnings per share.
- ▪Apple reported $109.4 billion in revenue and exceeded analyst expectations.
- ▪Tim Cook hosted his final quarterly earnings call as Apple’s CEO.
- ▪The tariff refund is considered a one‑time windfall and not a recurring source of profit.
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- ▪ Tariff refunds bolster Apple's record-breaking June quarter — AppleInsider
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Home > Tech > Tech Industry Apple got a $2.2 billion tariff refund this quarter It's a one-time windfall, but what a windfall. By Timothy Beck Werth Timothy Beck Werth Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website.
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