Apple Inc. 10-K form for the fiscal year ended 2023-09-30, page 28: 
Apple Inc.


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and per-share amounts)
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|  1 |                                              | Years ended       |         |                   |            |                   |         |            |    |         |
|  2 |                                              | September 30,2023 |         | September 24,2022 |            | September 25,2021 |         |            |    |         |
|  3 | Net sales:                                   |                   |         |                   |            |                   |         |            |    |         |
|  4 | Products                                     | $                 | 298,085 |                   |            | $                 | 316,199 |            | $  | 297,392 |
|  5 | Services                                     | 85,200            |         |                   | 78,129     |                   |         | 68,425     |    |         |
|  6 | Total net sales                              | 383,285           |         |                   | 394,328    |                   |         | 365,817    |    |         |
|  8 | Cost of sales:                               |                   |         |                   |            |                   |         |            |    |         |
|  9 | Products                                     | 189,282           |         |                   | 201,471    |                   |         | 192,266    |    |         |
| 10 | Services                                     | 24,855            |         |                   | 22,075     |                   |         | 20,715     |    |         |
| 11 | Total cost of sales                          | 214,137           |         |                   | 223,546    |                   |         | 212,981    |    |         |
| 12 | Gross margin                                 | 169,148           |         |                   | 170,782    |                   |         | 152,836    |    |         |
| 14 | Operating expenses:                          |                   |         |                   |            |                   |         |            |    |         |
| 15 | Research and development                     | 29,915            |         |                   | 26,251     |                   |         | 21,914     |    |         |
| 16 | Selling, general and administrative          | 24,932            |         |                   | 25,094     |                   |         | 21,973     |    |         |
| 17 | Total operating expenses                     | 54,847            |         |                   | 51,345     |                   |         | 43,887     |    |         |
| 19 | Operating income                             | 114,301           |         |                   | 119,437    |                   |         | 108,949    |    |         |
| 20 | Other income/(expense), net                  | (565)             |         |                   | (334)      |                   |         | 258        |    |         |
| 21 | Income before provision for income taxes     | 113,736           |         |                   | 119,103    |                   |         | 109,207    |    |         |
| 22 | Provision for income taxes                   | 16,741            |         |                   | 19,300     |                   |         | 14,527     |    |         |
| 23 | Net income                                   | $                 | 96,995  |                   |            | $                 | 99,803  |            | $  | 94,680  |
| 25 | Earnings per share:                          |                   |         |                   |            |                   |         |            |    |         |
| 26 | Basic                                        | $                 | 6.16    |                   |            | $                 | 6.15    |            | $  | 5.67    |
| 27 | Diluted                                      | $                 | 6.13    |                   |            | $                 | 6.11    |            | $  | 5.61    |
| 29 | Shares used in computing earnings per share: |                   |         |                   |            |                   |         |            |    |         |
| 30 | Basic                                        | 15,744,231        |         |                   | 16,215,963 |                   |         | 16,701,272 |    |         |
| 31 | Diluted                                      | 15,812,547        |         |                   | 16,325,819 |                   |         | 16,864,919 |    |         |

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Question: What are the key findings from the profitability analysis of Apple Inc. for the year 2023?
Answer: The key findings from the profitability analysis of Apple Inc. for the year 2023 are as follows:
- Gross Margin: The gross margin for 2023 is $169,148 million, which indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its core business activities after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
- Operating Income: The operating income for 2023 is $114,301 million, reflecting the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses, including research and development and selling, general, and administrative expenses.
- Net Income: The net income for 2023 is $96,995 million, showcasing the company's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes and other income/expenses.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): The basic EPS for 2023 is $6.16, and the diluted EPS is $6.13, indicating the earnings attributable to each share of the company's stock.
Overall, Apple Inc. has demonstrated strong profitability in 2023, with significant gross margin, operating income, and net income, reflecting its ability to generate substantial profits from its operations.