Apple 2Q24 10-Q Takeaways, Thoughts on Apple’s Dividend, Thoughts on Apple’s Share Buyback Authorization

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Apple 2Q24 10-Q Takeaways

Published at the end of FY1Q, 2Q, and 3Q, 10-Q filings provide additional commentary and disclosures regarding a company's business and financial results.

The following items from Apple's 2Q24 10-Q jumped out at me.

Product Details. Apple provided additional commentary behind sales trends for its major product categories.

  • iPhone. Net sales decreased due to “lower net sales of Pro models.” This was expected as 2Q23 iPhone sales included a catchup in supply for iPhone Pro models impacted by COVID in China.

  • Services. Net sales increased due

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