Apple's 2024 Financial Performance
A Visual Deep Dive into Revenue, Growth, and Future Outlook
Fiscal Year 2024: Key Performance Indicators
Total Net Sales
$391.0B
+2.02% YoY
Gross Margin
$180.7B
+6.82% YoY
Operating Income
$123.2B
+7.80% YoY
Net Income
$93.7B
-3.36% YoY
FY 2024 Revenue Breakdown
While iPhone continues to dominate, the Services segment is the primary growth engine, showcasing Apple's strategic shift towards a more diversified and recurring revenue model.
Geographic Performance: A Tale of Two Markets
Apple saw growth across most of the globe, setting records in several regions. However, a significant decline in Greater China highlights a critical vulnerability due to intense local competition and regulatory hurdles.
Competitive Landscape: Apple vs. Samsung
Apple's focused, high-margin ecosystem contrasts sharply with Samsung's broadly diversified portfolio. This strategic difference is most evident in their profitability, where Apple's operating income vastly outpaces Samsung's despite lower total revenue.
Future Outlook: Trends, Risks & Strategic Shifts
AI Integration
"Apple Intelligence" is poised to trigger a new iPhone upgrade cycle and expand the high-margin Services segment. The key challenge is differentiating through privacy and seamless integration in a competitive landscape.
Regulatory Headwinds
Antitrust scrutiny of the App Store and the potential loss of the ~$20B Google search deal pose significant risks to Apple's most profitable revenue streams, forcing a potential re-evaluation of its services model.
China Market Dynamics
Intensified local competition from brands like Huawei and regulatory hurdles for AI features are creating significant challenges. Success in this critical market will require strategic flexibility and localized solutions.
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