Apple and Amazon’s Quarter‑End Surge: Soaring Profits and Sales Momentum

Apple and Amazon’s Quarter‑End Surge

Apple and Amazon released their financial reports for the third quarter of 2026, sending ripples through investors.

Profit and Sales Dynamics

■16.4%, $109.4 billion revenue growth YoY

■27.1%, $29.8 billion net profit increase

■21.7%, $54.3 billion iPhone sales

■28.7%, $10.4 billion Mac sales

■5.9%, $6.2 billion iPad sales decline

■37%, $42.2 billion AWS revenue

Strategic Directions

■EPS from $1.57 to $2.02

■$62.6 billion net profit, 244.9% rise, driven by Anthropic investments

■$200.6 billion net sales, 20% growth

Outlook and Quarter‑End Guidance

■Amazon targets $197‑202 billion net sales for the next quarter

■AWS growth 37%, the highest in the last 18 quarters

Dr. Aslıhan Demir: This report highlights the rapid ascent of tech giants in revenue and profit amid global inflationary pressure, suggesting sustainable growth potential; investors may exhibit heightened sensitivity to the upcoming interest‑rate decision.