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Americas — Sales & Marketing

Apple Americas — Sales & Marketing decreased by 4.4% to $2.61B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.5%, from $2.45B to $2.61B.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ2 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher spending may signal aggressive product launches or efforts to defend market share, while lower spending relative to revenue suggests high brand loyalty and organic demand.

Detailed definition

Direct and allocated expenses related to advertising, promotional activities, and the operation of retail stores and sal...

Peer comparison

Equivalent to regional SG&A or marketing line items for global consumer brands.

Metric ID: aapl_segment_americas_selling_and_marketing_expense

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$2.41B$2.41B$2.41B$2.41B$2.45B$2.45B$2.45B$2.45B$2.64B$2.45B$2.73B$2.61B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+1.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+7.9%-7.5%+11.4%-4.4%
YoY Change+1.5%+1.5%+1.5%+1.5%+7.9%-0.1%+3.1%+6.5%
Range$2.41B$2.73B
CAGR+2.8%
Avg YoY Growth+2.9%
Median YoY Growth+1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apple's americas — sales & marketing?
Apple (AAPL) reported americas — sales & marketing of $2.61B in Q1 2026.
How has Apple's americas — sales & marketing changed year-over-year?
Apple's americas — sales & marketing increased by 6.5% year-over-year, from $2.45B to $2.61B.
What does americas — sales & marketing mean?
The money spent on advertising and sales efforts to reach customers in the Americas region.