Apple reported in the fiscal third quarter earnings of $8,8 billion, $9,32 per share, up from $7,31 billion, or $7,79 per share, last year. However, the Cupertino colossus clearly missed the analysts' estimates, which expected earnings of $10,37 per share.
The turnover of the company founded by Steve Jobs amounted to 35 billion dollars, below analysts' expectations, which expected $37,22 billion. The company has announced that it has sold 26 million iPhones in the three months ending in June, up 28% from last year, and 17 million iPads, up 84% from twelve months ago.
Apple also sold 4 million Macs, up 2%, e 6,8 million iPods, down 10 percent from last year. In the aftermarket, the stock fell $30,92, or 5,15%, to $570 a share.
