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Recent Articles
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Apple’s Earnings Set March Quarter Record; Services Revenue Hits All-Time High
May 4, 2025
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Image: Apple’s shares remain resilient despite tariff pressures.
On May 1, Apple reported better than expected second quarter results for fiscal 2025 with both revenue and GAAP earnings per share coming in ahead of the consensus forecasts. The iPhone giant reported quarterly revenue of $95.4 billion, up 5% year-over-year, while quarterly diluted earnings per share came in at $1.65, up 8% year-over-year. The board raised its dividend 4% and authorized an additional buyback program to the tune of $100 billion.
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Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of May 2
May 2, 2025
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Let's take a look at firms raising/lowering their dividends this week.
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Microsoft’s Cloud Business Performing Better Than Expected
May 1, 2025
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Image: Microsoft’s shares have held up well in this volatile market environment.
In the quarter, Microsoft returned $9.7 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $79.6 billion at the end of the quarter, while debt totaled $42.9 billion. Cash flow from operations increased to $37 billion from $31.9 billion in the three months ended March 31, while capital expenditures were $16.7 billion, up from $11 billion in the prior-year quarter. We continue to be huge fans of Microsoft, and the company delivered in its fiscal third quarter results.
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Meta Platforms Posts Excellent First Quarter Results
May 1, 2025
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Image: Meta’s free cash flow remains robust.
Looking to the second quarter of 2025, Meta Platforms expects total revenue to be in the range of $42.5-$45.5 billion (consensus was $43.8 billion) and total expenses to be in the range of $113-$118 billion, down from its prior outlook of $114-$119 billion. Full year 2025 capital expenditures, including principal payments on finance leases, are targeted at $64-$72 billion, raised from its prior outlook of $60-$65 billion. Management noted that the updated outlook in part reflects additional data center investments to support artificial intelligence efforts. Though Meta is not a large dividend payer, we think its dividend growth prospects are stellar, and the company is included in the Dividend Growth Newsletter portfolio.
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