Valued at a market cap of $4.9 trillion, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is one of the world's largest technology companies, designing and selling consumer electronics, software, and digital services. Its flagship products include the iPhone, Mac computers, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Vision Pro headset. The California-based company also generates recurring revenue through its high-margin services ecosystem, which includes the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, Apple TV+, AppleCare, Apple Pay, and subscription offerings.
Apple has rewarded investors with a stellar run over the past year, comfortably outperforming the broader market. Shares have soared 57.5% over the past 52 weeks, handily eclipsing the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX)16% gain. The momentum has extended into 2026, with the stock climbing 23.9% year to date, well ahead of the index's 8.3% return.
