A case study on Apple, Inc which affecting the world of Smati Technology Leader or heading down?

Abstract

Apple released its second-quarter results for fiscal 2017. The report showed that Apple's second-quarter net revenue was $52.896 billion, up from $50.57 billion in the same period lastyear; net profit was $11.029 billion, up S% from $10.516 billion in the same period last year. Apple's second-quarter earnings per share exceeded Wall Streetanalysts' expectations, but revenues were slightly below expectations, and both iPhone sales and third-quarter revenue outlooks were lower than expected, causing its share price to fall nearly 2%. Apple's board of directors approved a 10.5% increase in quarterly dividends and will pay a cash dividend of $0.63 per share to the company's common shareholders, which will expire on May 18, 2017, until May 15, 2017. Issued by registered shareholders. Apple also announced that its board of directors has approved a $50 billion in crease in the size of its capital return program and will extend the program for four quarters. Apple has a market capitalization of more than $800 billion and a cash balance of $250 billion, then there is nearly $92 billion in long-term debt, and ifit takes consideration into operating leas es and corporate bonds, it has a total debt of more than $100 billion. Apple also has its special approach to manage its debt structure. Sin ce 2016 Apple financed around $12 billion new debt, the debt load has raise up to $100 billion, which means Apple needs to pay higher interest rates than befo re. Meanwhile Apple's debt is still rising as same as the stock price. On the May 12th of 2017, then Apple shares rose 1.4% to $156.10 per share. Apple expects to in crease the dividend payments since the interest payments are increased year by year. Apple raised its free cash flow over time to cover the increased debt and interest payment