Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call included a notable addition this time around, as incoming CEO John Ternus joined the discussion alongside current CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh. Here are the details. First appearance as Apple’s next CEO During today’s earnings call covering the company’s second fiscal quarter of 2026, Apple brought incoming CEO John Ternus into the conversation at the outset, where Tim Cook acknowledged the upcoming transition and praised Ternus before handing him the floor for a brief remark. In his remarks, Ternus thanked Cook and long-time shareholders, praised the company’s financial discipline under Cook, and made clear that the approach will continue, while also pointing to an “incredible roadmap” ahead. While Tim Cook continued to lead the call after Ternus’s brief remarks, the moment marked his first public appearance following Apple’s leadership transition announcement. What Ternus said Here’s the full transcript of what Ternus said: “Thanks, Tim.…