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đ Apple Q2 2025 â Record Revenue, AI Push, and the $100B Confidence Moveđ§Â Podcast by Menâs Hobby â Know What You Are InvestingEarning Release : May 1st,2025Resources : Company IR , Seeking AlphaIn this episode, we break down Appleâs Q2 FY2025 earnings report and earnings callâone packed with innovation, investor confidence, and big market signals. Hereâs what youâll learn:Revenue Hits $95.4 Billion (+5% YoY) â beating estimates and setting a March-quarter recordEPS at $1.65 â up 8% YoY, fueled by strength across iPhone, Mac, and iPadServices Shine Bright â $26.6B in revenue (+12%), fueled by over 1 billion paid subscriptionsApple Intelligence Expands â new AI features on iPhone 16 and M-series Macs, hybrid model strategy, and on-device privacy-first architecture$100B Share Buyback Approved đ° â signaling strong confidence in long-term growthDividend Raised by 4% for the 13th straight yearđ±Â iPhone â $46.8B revenue (+2%), driven by iPhone 16 family, new AI camera & modem upgradesđ»Â Mac â $7.9B revenue (+7%), bolstered by M4-powered MacBook Air and Mac Studiođ±Â iPad â $6.4B (+15%), M3-powered iPad Air captures new usersâ Wearables â $7.5B (-5%), down YoY due to tough comparison with Vision Pro launch last yearđïžÂ Services â All-time high revenue at $26.6B, with Apple TV+, Fitness+, Sports streaming, and App Store performing stronglyđ Double-digit growth in Japan, India, and across Southeast AsiađšđłÂ Greater China â slightly down YoY, but sequential improvement from Q1đșđžÂ Americas â $40.3B, up from $37.3B YoYAppleâs âon-device + Private Cloud Computeâ approach marks a unique privacy-first AI stanceiPhone 16 and M-series Macs becoming AI powerhousesGenmoji, writing tools, and language expansion in iOS 18.4 show rapid rolloutPlans to build and partner for AI foundation models$900M estimated tariff cost in Q3Ongoing supply chain shift to India (iPhones) and Vietnam (iPads, Macs)Apple responding by building ahead inventory and opening up new supply routesLegal cases, FX headwinds, and China competition remain risksâ
$29B returned to shareholders this quarterâ
$100B new buyback plan authorizedâ
Net cash position: $35Bâ
Cash + securities: $133BWWDC 2025 next month promises AI, software, and possibly Vision Pro updatesU.S. investment plan of $500B includes new data centers and chip sourcing from 12 statesApple continues carbon neutrality push, now 60% below 2015 emissionsTariffs and cost pressureChina demand and macro outlookApple Intelligence's market impactSupply chain diversificationWhether you're an investor, Apple enthusiast, or tech strategist, this episode equips you with insight into how Apple is navigating the AI race, economic uncertainties, and geopoliticsâall while rewarding shareholders and planning big for the future.đ±đđĄ Donât miss it!đ„ Key Highlights:đ»Â Product Performance:đ Geographic Snapshot:đ§  Apple Intelligence & AI Strategy:đ Tariffs, Supply Chain & Risks:đžÂ Shareholder Returns & Cash Position:đ Looking Ahead:đ€Â Analyst Q&A Themes: