About Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Apple Inc. is a Consumer Electronics company operating in the Technology sector.
AAPL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $344.63
- Market Cap
- $5.03T
- 52-Week High
- $351.73
- 52-Week Low
- $243.42
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Consumer Electronics
$1,000 Invested in Apple Inc. (AAPL)
How much would $1,000 invested in AAPL be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in AAPL 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Apple Inc. (AAPL) in 2025 would be worth $1,275 as of November 2026, representing a +27.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AAPL 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Apple Inc. (AAPL) in 2023 would be worth $2,093 as of November 2026, representing a +109.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AAPL 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Apple Inc. (AAPL) in 2021 would be worth $2,377 as of November 2026, representing a +137.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AAPL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Apple Inc. (AAPL) in 2016 would be worth $12,925 as of November 2026, representing a +1192.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AAPL at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Apple Inc. (AAPL) at IPO would be worth $3,512,246 as of November 2026, representing a +351124.6% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 45+ years (550 months), Apple Inc. (AAPL) has averaged a monthly return of +2.25% with a median return of +2.22%. The stock had 306 positive months (56%) and 243 negative months (44%). The best month in AAPL's history was January 2001 with a +45.4% return, while the worst was September 2000 at -57.7%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.1%), and September the weakest (-3.7%).
AAPL's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1998 with a cumulative return of +134.1%, and the worst was 2000 at -76.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Apple Inc. (AAPL) has delivered an average annual return of +33.49% with a median return of +26.34%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +18.90%. The stock posted gains in 31 years (67%) and losses in 15 years (33%).
AAPL's best year was 1998 with a +211.90% gain, while the worst was 2000 at -71.06%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. AAPL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 28 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +27.11% | $271.12 | $344.63 |
| 2025 | +9.05% | $248.62 | $271.12 |
| 2024 | +30.71% | $190.21 | $248.62 |
| 2023 | +49.01% | $127.65 | $190.21 |
| 2022 | -26.40% | $173.45 | $127.65 |
| 2021 | +34.65% | $128.82 | $173.45 |
| 2020 | +82.31% | $70.66 | $128.82 |
| 2019 | +88.96% | $37.39 | $70.66 |
| 2018 | -5.39% | $39.52 | $37.39 |
| 2017 | +48.46% | $26.62 | $39.52 |
| 2016 | +12.48% | $23.67 | $26.62 |
| 2015 | -3.01% | $24.40 | $23.67 |
| 2014 | +40.62% | $17.35 | $24.40 |
| 2013 | +8.07% | $16.06 | $17.35 |
| 2012 | +32.57% | $12.11 | $16.06 |
| 2011 | +25.56% | $9.65 | $12.11 |
| 2010 | +53.07% | $6.30 | $9.65 |
| 2009 | +146.90% | $2.55 | $6.30 |
| 2008 | -56.91% | $5.92 | $2.55 |
| 2007 | +133.47% | $2.54 | $5.92 |
| 2006 | +18.01% | $2.15 | $2.54 |
| 2005 | +123.26% | $0.96 | $2.15 |
| 2004 | +201.36% | $0.32 | $0.96 |
| 2003 | +49.13% | $0.21 | $0.32 |
| 2002 | -34.57% | $0.33 | $0.21 |
| 2001 | +47.23% | $0.22 | $0.33 |
| 2000 | -71.06% | $0.77 | $0.22 |
| 1999 | +151.15% | $0.31 | $0.77 |
| 1998 | +211.90% | $0.10 | $0.31 |
| 1997 | -37.13% | $0.16 | $0.10 |
| 1996 | -34.51% | $0.24 | $0.16 |
| 1995 | -17.34% | $0.29 | $0.24 |
| 1994 | +35.21% | $0.21 | $0.29 |
| 1993 | -50.44% | $0.43 | $0.21 |
| 1992 | +6.91% | $0.40 | $0.43 |
| 1991 | +32.33% | $0.30 | $0.40 |
| 1990 | +23.50% | $0.25 | $0.30 |
| 1989 | -11.56% | $0.28 | $0.25 |
| 1988 | -3.35% | $0.29 | $0.28 |
| 1987 | +108.44% | $0.14 | $0.29 |
| 1986 | +84.09% | $0.08 | $0.14 |
| 1985 | -24.46% | $0.10 | $0.08 |
| 1984 | +19.49% | $0.08 | $0.10 |
| 1983 | -18.41% | $0.10 | $0.08 |
| 1982 | +35.03% | $0.08 | $0.10 |
| 1981 | -35.17% | $0.12 | $0.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions: AAPL
What sector is AAPL in? ▼
AAPL operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Consumer Electronics industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has AAPL performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, AAPL has posted gains in 31 years (67% of the time). The best year was 1998 with a +211.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in AAPL? ▼
You can invest in AAPL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AAPL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026