Apple's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $140.8 billion as of September 28, 2024, which they believe is sufficient to cover cash requirements and their capital return program.
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The company reported net income of $93.736 billion for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2024, a decrease from $96.995 billion in 2023 and $99.803 billion in 2022.
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Apple's total shareholders' equity as of September 28, 2024, was $56.950 billion, up from $62.146 billion in 2023 and $50.672 billion in 2022.
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The company's effective tax rate in 2024 was higher than in 2023, primarily due to a one-time income tax charge of $10.2 billion related to a State Aid Decision, a higher effective tax rate on foreign earnings, and lower tax benefits from share-based compensation.
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Apple offers a game subscription service called Apple Arcade® as part of its digital content offerings, alongside other subscription services like Apple Fitness+SM, Apple Music®, Apple News+®, and Apple TV+®.
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The company faces significant risks from international trade restrictions, particularly between the U.S. and China, which can increase costs, disrupt supply chains, and force changes in business operations.
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Apple manages its business geographically, with reportable segments including the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific, each managed separately to align with local market dynamics.