Apple officially abandons its ‘net cash neutral’ policy; could lead to accelerated buybacks and dividends

MacDailyNews
May 1, 2026, 9:00 am143 ptsTrending
Apple Park in Cupertino, California In a notable evolution of its financial strategy, Apple has formally abandoned its “net cash neutral” target during Thursday’s fiscal second quarter 2026 earnings discussion. The move marks the end of a policy first announced in early 2018, when the company aimed to bring…

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