Apple’s fiscal Q4 delivered stronger-than-expected revenue of $94.93 billion, which exceeded Wall Street estimates and delivered a 6% rise in iPhone sales. Despite an impressive performance across its main revenue streams, Apple’s net income took a knock due to a one-time $10.2 billion tax charge related to a long-standing dispute in Europe. Adjusted earnings per share touched $1.64, a 12% annual increase after excluding the tax impact. The iPhone 15 and early sales of the iPhone 16 boosted overall iPhone revenue to $46.22 billion, accounting for nearly half of the company’s sales—a sign that Apple’s latest models are capturing market interest early in the cycle.However, some areas failed to shine. iPad revenue saw an 8% boost, reaching $6.95 billion, but Mac sales only crept up by 2% to $7.74 billion, driven by demand for the updated MacBook Air. Apple’s services segment, of which iCloud and AppleCare a part, swelled 12% annually to nearly $25 billion but missed revenue expectations.What Does This Mean for Me?Looking into the future, Apple projects modest single-digit growth for the December quarter, aiming for steady services growth in the same ball park as last year’s 12.87%. The company closed the quarter with $156.65 billion in cash and spent $29 billion on share buybacks and dividends, reflecting strong shareholder focus. While facing global challenges, Apple remains resilient with a product lineup that continues to drive demand, positioning it for steady growth in an uncertain market