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Apple Inc.
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AAPL

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Apple Inc.

$259.20

-0.50%

Open $259.73·Prev $260.49

as of 13 Apr

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Power Core

Apple's moat is the vertically integrated, self-reinforcing closed ecosystem spanning proprietary hardware, proprietary silicon, proprietary operating systems, and a proprietary services layer that collectively create switching costs no competitor can replicate.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorInformation Technology

Direction of Movement

Lateral Trajectory With Regulatory Pressure on Peak Margins

ROC 200

+29.0%

Referenced in 245 other analyses

Company Profile

Apple Inc. is a leading technology company renowned for designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative hardware and software products for consumers and businesses worldwide. Its flagship product, the iPhone, accounts for the majority of sales, serving as the central hub of an expansive ecosystem that includes Mac computers, iPad tablets, Apple Watch wearables, and accessories like AirPods. Apple Inc. also offers a suite of services such as the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, Apple TV+, and Apple Fitness+, providing digital content, cloud storage, and subscription-based platforms. Operating in the consumer electronics industry within the technology sector, the company employs approximately 166,000 people and maintains a broad global presence through online stores, retail outlets, and partnerships with carriers and resellers. With a substantial market capitalization reflecting its scale, Apple Inc. plays a pivotal role in shaping consumer technology trends, emphasizing seamless integration across devices and services to enhance user experience and productivity.

Sector

Technology

Industry

Consumer Electronics

CEO

Mr. Timothy D. Cook

Employees

150,000

Country

United States

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