Apple GAAP EPS of $2.01 beats by $0.07, revenue of $111.18B beats by $1.6B

Apple reported stronger-than-expected fiscal Q2 results: GAAP EPS of $2.01 (beat by $0.07) and revenue of $111.18B (+16.5% year-over-year, beating by $1.6B). The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share. The beat on both earnings and top line, together with a dividend increase, is a positive catalyst for AAPL shares and supports broader market sentiment around large-cap tech earnings. Intraday data showed a modest uptick in the stock, reflecting a generally bullish reception to the results and cash-return signal.