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The release time of Apple's financial report follows its unique fiscal year division system, combined with current data and future announced dates, the following is a detailed analysis of Apple's financial report release time:

1. Apple’s Fiscal Year Structure

Apple’s fiscal year does not align with the calendar year. It runs from October 1 to September 30. For example:

FY2025: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025
FY2024: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024

Each fiscal year is divided into four quarters, roughly corresponding to calendar quarters:

Q1 (October–December): Includes the holiday shopping season, typically the highest-revenue quarter.
Q2 (January–March)
Q3 (April–June): Usually the weakest quarter in terms of revenue.
Q4 (July–September): Includes iPhone launch cycles.

2. Recent and Upcoming Earnings Dates

Based on the latest information, Apple’s FY2025 earnings schedule is as follows:

FY2025 Q2 (January–March 2025)
- Release Date: May 1, 2025 (ET) / May 2, 2025 (Beijing Time, early morning)
- Conference Call: 2:00 PM PT on May 1 (6:00 AM Beijing Time on May 2)
- Key Focus: Performance of new products (e.g., iPhone 16e, M3-chip iPad Air), revenue outlook (Wall Street forecasts $94.1B, up 3.5% YoY), and tariff policy impacts.
FY2025 Q1 (October–December 2024)
- Release Date: January 30, 2025
- Highlights: Record revenue of $124.3B, 13.9% growth in services, 11% revenue decline in Greater China.
FY2024 Q4 (July–September 2024)
- Release Date: November 1, 2024
- Expectations: Analysts predict $98B revenue (+9.5% YoY), with focus on iPhone 16 series sales.

3. Earnings Release Patterns

Apple typically follows these patterns:

Timing:
- Reports are released ~1 month after the quarter ends (e.g., January–March results in early May).
- Announcements occur after U.S. market close (ET), followed by analyst calls.
Seasonality:
- Q1: Peak revenue due to holiday sales (e.g., FY2025 Q1: $124.3B).
- Q4: Strong growth driven by iPhone launches (e.g., FY2024 Q4: +14% expected).
- Q3: Historically the weakest quarter (e.g., FY2024 Q3: $83.86B).
Key Drivers:
- Product Cycles: iPhone launches (September) directly impact subsequent quarters.
- Market Risks: Competition in China (e.g., Huawei), tariffs, and supply chain stability.
- Services: A growing revenue driver (e.g., FY2025 Q1 services revenue: +13.9% YoY).

4. Historical Data and Trends

Recent quarterly performance highlights:

Quarter	Revenue (USD Bn)	YoY Growth	Key Drivers
FY2025 Q1	124.3	+4%	Services, Mac/iPad sales
FY2024 Q2	89.5	-4%	China slowdown, weak iPad sales
FY2024 Q3	83.86	+2%	New iPad models, cost optimization

5. Investor Focus Areas

Product Performance: Adoption of iPhone 16e, M3/M4-chip devices.
Geopolitical Risks: Tariff impacts on China-based supply chains.
Services Growth: Subscriber trends for Apple Music, TV+, and App Store fees.
AI Strategy: Integration of generative AI in iOS 15.

Summary

Apple’s earnings reports follow its unique fiscal calendar, with key dates and trends tied to product launches and market dynamics. Investors can track updates via the Apple Investor Relations page. As of April 16, 2025, markets await the Q2 FY2025 results (May 2) to assess new product sales and cost management efforts.