Apple Doubles Quarterly Profits to US$ 11.6 Billion
Apple has reported its profits almost doubled in the first three months of the year.
Apple said its net profit came in at $11.6bn (£7.2bn), up from $6bn in the same period last year and much better than had been expected.
Apple has announced double profits in the first calendar quarter of 2012.
The technology giant sold 35 million iPhones in the quarter, which was also almost double the level from a year ago.
Apple shares rose more than 7% to $601 in after-hours trading.
“Apple once again surprises on the upside despite expectations that iPhone sales would lag,” said Michael Yoshikami, chief executive of YCMNet Advisors.
“Clearly iPad results are driving results, as well as international sales. This is consistent with Apple continuing to capture market share against Android.”
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