Apple's market value hit $5 trillion after its stock surged 21.5% in the past month, rising from $281.74 to $341.38 per share as of July 29. That means a $1,000 investment in Apple a month ago would now be worth roughly $1,212.
This jump stands out especially when compared to some tech rivals more closely tied to artificial intelligence trends. Nvidia shares declined 1.3% during the same period, while Micron’s stock plunged 30% amid growing skepticism about the AI-driven memory boom. Apple’s rally defies this pattern, showing strength beyond the AI hype.
Apple’s steady rise positions it as the best-performing company among the Magnificent Seven tech giants in 2026. The company is set to report earnings tomorrow, with expectations around $1.89 per share on $108.9 billion in revenue. The upcoming call will be the last led by CEO Tim Cook, adding to the event’s significance.
Recent quarters have shown Apple’s resilience. The last quarter brought record revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings per share of $2.01, growing 17% and 22% year-over-year respectively. Services revenue hit a new high at $31 billion, fueling margin gains and steady growth in recurring income. iPhone shipments also rose 3% last quarter, helping Apple capture a record 20% share of the global smartphone market. This hardware momentum supports further expansion of the high-margin services segment, which consistently posts mid-teen revenue growth.
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