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Trump’s Illegal Tariffs Delivered 85% of Apple’s Earnings Beat

Jul 31, 2026 · 10:45 AM ET· updated 3h ago
Trump’s Illegal Tariffs Delivered 85% of Apple’s Earnings Beat

Apple posted a 15th straight earnings per share beat to analyst estimates in the third quarter. One surprising item may have helped with the beat.

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Apple beat expectations again on earnings per share (money left after costs), which means the company did better than people predicted. When a company beats expectations over and over, it shows strong business skills—but watch if future beats keep happening or if things change.

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