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- July 31, 2019
- 7:44 am
Apple Inc iPhone sales have dropped to less than half of quarterly revenue for the first time in seven years.
The company released its Q3 2019 results on Wednesday. CEO Tim Cook, however, described the change as successfully diversifying away from a single product and forecast results above Wall Street targets.</
Why is Apple’s declining iPhone revenue a significant concern for the company?
Apple Q3 2019 results: iPhone revenue hits 7-year low
Technology and innovation giant, Apple, reported its Q3 2019 financial results on Tuesday, July 30th. The company’s results showed a 1% revenue increase from the same quarter the previous year, reaching $53.8 billion. However, one key aspect of the report highlighted a concerning issue for the company; Apple’s iPhone revenue hit a 7-year low.
The iPhone, historically, has been the company’s most significant and profitable product. However, in recent years, iPhone sales have been continuously declining, and the Q3 results are no exception. Apple’s iPhone sales revenue for the quarter reached $25.99 billion, down from $29.47 billion in the same quarter last year, representing a 12% drop. This decline in revenue shows that the company is experiencing significant difficulties in the saturated smartphone market.
Despite iPhone sales dropping, Apple’s other products, such as the Apple Watch, HomePod, AirPods, and accessories, riched impressive numbers. The company’s category, that includes these products and other devices, generated $5.53 billion in revenue in Q3, up from $3.74 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, said the company was pleased with the results and emphasized the state’s progress in other areas while acknowledging that iPhone sales were the main concern.
“We delivered strong June quarter revenue of $53.8 billion, up 1% from a year ago, and generated $11.6 billion in cash flow from operations. We continue to prioritize the long-term health of our business over short-term results.” Cook said in a statement.
There is no denying that the declining iPhone sales are a concern for the company, whose share price surged over 30% so far this year. This speculation has stirred up questions about whether the company can continue to rely on the iPhone’s success in the future. However, Apple’s financial behemoth status indicates the company has the resources and the time to diversify and develop its other products and explore other revenue opportunities.
In conclusion, Apple’s Q3 2019 financial report demonstrates that the company was successful in marketing new products and facilities within its ecosystem. However, the company still relies heavily on iPhone sales, and the results indicate that the mobile market will be a significant challenge for the giant. Apple must continue to develop new innovative products, improve existing lines, and expand its market leverage to avoid losing more market share to competitors.
