Apple
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, and personal computers to consumers, and small and mid-sized businesses; and education, enterprise, and government customers worldwide. The last earnings update was 320 days ago. More info.
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AAPL Share Price and Events
AAPL Value
Is Apple undervalued based on future cash flows and its price relative to the stock market?
Value is all about what a company is worth versus what price it is
available for. If you went into a grocery store and all the bananas were on sale
at half price, they could be considered
undervalued.
INTRINSIC VALUE BASED ON FUTURE CASH FLOWS
Here we compare the current
share
price of
Apple
to its discounted cash flow analysis.value.The discounted cash flow value is simply looking at what the company is worth today, based on estimates of how much money it is expected to make in the future.
Below are the data sources, inputs and calculation used to determine the intrinsic value for Apple.
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation Model | 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity | |
| Levered Free Cash Flow | Average of 38 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See below |
| Discount Rate (Cost of Equity) | See below | 12.3% |
| Perpetual Growth Rate | 10-Year US Government Bond Rate | 3% |
An important part of a discounted cash flow is the discount rate, below we explain how it has been calculated.
| Data Point | Calculation/ Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-Free Rate | 10-Year US Govt Bond Rate | 3% |
| Equity Risk Premium | S&P Global | 7.1% |
| Tech Unlevered Beta | Simply Wall St/ S&P Global | 1.22 |
| Re-levered Beta | = Unlevered beta (1 + (1- tax rate) (Debt/Equity))
= 1.219 (1 + (1- 21%) (10.87%)) |
1.323 |
| Levered Beta | Levered Beta limited to 0.8 to 2.0 (practical range for a stable firm) |
1.32 |
| Discount Rate/ Cost of Equity |
= Cost of Equity = Risk Free Rate + (Levered Beta * Equity Risk Premium)
= 2.95% + (1.323 * 7.05%) |
12.28% |
Discounted Cash Flow Calculation for NasdaqGS:AAPL using 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Model
The calculations below outline how an intrinsic value for Apple is arrived at by discounting future cash flows to their present value using the 2 stage method. We use analyst's estimates of cash flows going forward 5 years for the 1st stage, the 2nd stage assumes the company grows at a stable rate into perpetuity.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Levered FCF (USD, Millions) | 67,652.58 | 69,510.50 | 74,404.33 | 77,144.67 | 82,595.07 |
| Source | Analyst x16 | Analyst x8 | Analyst x3 | Analyst x3 | Est @ 7.07% |
|
Present Value Discounted (@ 12.28%) |
60,253.66 | 55,137.69 | 52,564.85 | 48,540.27 | 46,285.98 |
| Present value of next 5 years cash flows | $262,782.47 |
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal Value |
= FCF2023
× (1 + g) ÷ (Discount Rate – g)
= $82,595.07 × (1 + 2.95%) ÷ (12.28% – 2.95%) |
$911,416.02 |
| Present Value of Terminal Value |
= Terminal Value ÷ (1 + r)5
= $911,416.02 ÷ (1 + 12.28%)5 |
$510,754.32 |
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Equity Value |
= Present value of next 5 years cash flows +
Terminal Value
= $262,782.47 + $510,754.32 |
$773,536.79 |
| Equity Value per Share (USD) |
= Total value / Shares Outstanding
= $773,536.79 / 4,829.93 |
$160.15 |
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Value per share (USD) | From above. | $160.15 |
| Current discount | Discount to share price of
$218.37
= -1 x ($218.37 - $160.15) / $160.15 |
-36.3% |
Learn more about our DCF calculations in Simply Wall St’s analysis model .
- The current share price of Apple is above its future cash flow value.
PRICE RELATIVE TO MARKET
We can also value a company based on what the stock market is willing to pay for
it. This is similar to the price of fruit (e.g. Mangoes or Avocados) increasing
when they are out of season, or how much your home is worth.The amount the stock market is willing to pay for Apple's earnings, growth and assets is considered below, and whether this is a fair price.
Price based on past earnings
Are
Apple's earnings available for a low price, and how does
this compare to other companies in the same industry?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share * | Company Filings (2018-06-30) in USD | $11.13 |
| NasdaqGS:AAPL Share Price ** | NasdaqGS (2018-09-19) in USD | $218.37 |
| United States of America Tech Industry PE Ratio | Median Figure of 15 Publicly-Listed Tech Companies | 27.27x |
| United States of America Market PE Ratio | Median Figure of 3,050 Publicly-Listed Companies | 20.12x |
* Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual GAAP earnings per share excluding extraordinary items.
** Primary Listing of Apple.
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | = NasdaqGS:AAPL Share Price ÷ EPS (both in USD) = 218.37 ÷ 11.13 |
19.62x |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Apple is good value based on earnings compared to the US Tech industry average.
- Apple is good value based on earnings compared to the United States of America market.
Price based on expected Growth
Does
Apple's expected growth come at a high price?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | See PE Ratio Section | 19.62x |
| Net Income Annual Growth Rate | See Future Growth Section. Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Earnings of 38 Analysts |
4.2%per year |
| United States of America Tech Industry PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 9 Publicly-Listed Tech Companies | 0.81x |
| United States of America Market PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 2,048 Publicly-Listed Companies | 1.38x |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PEG Ratio | = PE Ratio ÷ Net Income Annual Growth Rate = 19.62x ÷ 4.2% |
4.71x |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Apple is poor value based on expected growth next year.
Price based on value of assets
What value do investors place on
Apple's
assets?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value per Share | Company Filings (2018-06-30) in USD | $23.74 |
| NasdaqGS:AAPL Share Price * | NasdaqGS (2018-09-19) in USD | $218.37 |
| United States of America Tech Industry PB Ratio | Median Figure of 39 Publicly-Listed Tech Companies | 2.32x |
| United States of America Market PB Ratio | Median Figure of 5,247 Publicly-Listed Companies | 2.01x |
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PB Ratio | = NasdaqGS:AAPL Share Price ÷ Book Value per Share (both in USD) = 218.37 ÷ 23.74 |
9.2x |
* Primary Listing of Apple.
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Apple is overvalued based on assets compared to the US Tech industry average.
Value checks
We assess Apple's value by looking at:- Is the discounted cash flow value less than 20%, or 40% of the share price? (2 checks) ( Click here or on bar chart for details of DCF calculation. )
- Is the PE ratio less than the market average, and/ or less than the Tech industry average (and greater than 0)? (2 checks)
- Is the PEG ratio within a reasonable range (0 to 1)? (1 check)
- Is the PB ratio less than the Tech industry average (and greater than 0)? (1 check) Apple has a total score of 2/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Earnings per Share in all our calculations including PE and PEG Ratio.
Full details on the Value part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
AAPL Future Performance
How is Apple expected to perform in the next 1 to 3 years based on estimates from 38 analysts?
The future performance of a company is measured in the same way as past
performance, by looking at estimated
growth
and how much profit it is expected to make.Future estimates come from professional analysts. Just like forecasting the weather, they don’t always get it right!
Earnings growth vs Low Risk Savings
- Apple's earnings growth is expected to exceed the low risk savings rate of 3%.
Growth vs Market Checks
- Apple's earnings growth is positive but not above the United States of America market average.
- Apple's revenue growth is positive but not above the United States of America market average.
Annual Growth Rates Comparison
| Data Point | Source | Value (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| NasdaqGS:AAPL Future Earnings Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Earnings of 38 Analysts | 4.2% |
| NasdaqGS:AAPL Future Revenue Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Revenue of 38 Analysts | 4.3% |
| United States of America Tech Industry Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 5.3% |
| United States of America Tech Industry Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 4.1% |
| United States of America Market Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 16.7% |
| United States of America Market Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 7.7% |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Learn more about our growth rate calculations in Simply Wall St’s analysis model.
Analysts growth expectations
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (2 months ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 38 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | 313,492 | 98,628 | 67,083 | 3 |
| 2021-09-30 | 297,336 | 86,253 | 63,297 | 3 |
| 2020-09-30 | 287,757 | 83,082 | 65,480 | 18 |
| 2019-09-30 | 279,776 | 81,730 | 63,290 | 38 |
| 2018-09-30 | 264,030 | 78,131 | 58,787 | 36 |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-30 | 255,274 | 73,033 | 56,120 |
| 2018-03-31 | 247,417 | 67,217 | 53,318 |
| 2017-12-30 | 239,176 | 64,657 | 50,525 |
| 2017-09-30 | 229,234 | 63,598 | 48,351 |
| 2017-07-01 | 223,507 | 64,602 | 46,651 |
| 2017-04-01 | 220,457 | 66,564 | 45,730 |
| 2016-12-31 | 218,118 | 65,595 | 45,217 |
| 2016-09-24 | 215,639 | 65,824 | 45,687 |
| 2016-06-25 | 220,288 | 63,173 | 47,797 |
| 2016-03-26 | 227,535 | 67,527 | 50,678 |
| 2015-12-26 | 234,988 | 75,007 | 53,731 |
| 2015-09-26 | 233,715 | 81,266 | 53,394 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Past and Future Earnings per Share
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (2 months ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 38 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
All data from Apple Company Filings, last reported 2 months ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | EPS * | EPS High Estimate | EPS Low Estimate | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | 16.16 | 16.96 | 15.36 | 2.00 |
| 2021-09-30 | 15.24 | 15.97 | 14.26 | 3.00 |
| 2020-09-30 | 15.05 | 17.11 | 13.08 | 19.00 |
| 2019-09-30 | 13.67 | 15.00 | 11.61 | 39.00 |
| 2018-09-30 | 11.75 | 12.09 | 11.53 | 37.00 |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | EPS * |
|---|---|
| 2018-06-30 | 11.13 |
| 2018-03-31 | 10.41 |
| 2017-12-30 | 9.77 |
| 2017-09-30 | 9.27 |
| 2017-07-01 | 8.85 |
| 2017-04-01 | 8.57 |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.36 |
| 2016-09-24 | 8.35 |
| 2016-06-25 | 8.63 |
| 2016-03-26 | 9.03 |
| 2015-12-26 | 9.46 |
| 2015-09-26 | 9.28 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Future performance checks
We assess Apple's future performance by looking at:- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the low risk savings rate, plus a premium to keep pace with inflation?
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in earnings of the United States of America market? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in revenue of the United States of America market? (1 check)
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity in 3 years expected to be over 20%? (1 check)
Apple has a total score of 2/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note 1: We use GAAP Net Income Excluding Exceptional Items for our Earnings in all our calculations.
Full details on the Future part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
AAPL Past Performance
How has Apple performed over the past 5 years?
- Apple's last earnings update was 320 days ago.
The past performance of a company can be measured by how much
growth
it has experienced and how much profit it makes relative to the funds and assets
it has available.
Past earnings growth
Past Earnings growth analysis
- Apple's year on year earnings growth rate has been positive over the past 5 years.
- Apple's 1-year earnings growth exceeds its 5-year average (20.3% vs 6.5%)
- Apple's earnings growth has not exceeded the US Tech industry average in the past year (20.3% vs 28.3%).
Earnings and Revenue History
All data from Apple Company Filings, last reported 2 months ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Net Income * | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-30 | 255,274.00 | 56,120.00 | 16,303.00 | 13,483.00 |
| 2018-03-31 | 247,417.00 | 53,318.00 | 15,978.00 | 12,719.00 |
| 2017-12-30 | 239,176.00 | 50,525.00 | 15,546.00 | 12,117.00 |
| 2017-09-30 | 229,234.00 | 48,351.00 | 15,261.00 | 11,581.00 |
| 2017-07-01 | 223,507.00 | 46,651.00 | 14,929.00 | 11,154.00 |
| 2017-04-01 | 220,457.00 | 45,730.00 | 14,587.00 | 10,777.00 |
| 2016-12-31 | 218,118.00 | 45,217.00 | 14,292.00 | 10,512.00 |
| 2016-09-24 | 215,639.00 | 45,687.00 | 14,194.00 | 10,045.00 |
| 2016-06-25 | 220,288.00 | 47,797.00 | 14,417.00 | 9,695.00 |
| 2016-03-26 | 227,535.00 | 50,678.00 | 14,540.00 | 9,169.00 |
| 2015-12-26 | 234,988.00 | 53,731.00 | 14,577.00 | 8,576.00 |
| 2015-09-26 | 233,715.00 | 53,394.00 | 14,329.00 | 8,067.00 |
| 2015-06-27 | 224,337.00 | 50,737.00 | 13,782.00 | 7,533.00 |
| 2015-03-28 | 212,164.00 | 47,808.00 | 13,068.00 | 7,102.00 |
| 2014-12-27 | 199,800.00 | 44,462.00 | 12,540.00 | 6,606.00 |
| 2014-09-27 | 182,795.00 | 39,510.00 | 11,993.00 | 6,041.00 |
| 2014-06-28 | 178,144.00 | 38,555.00 | 11,508.00 | 5,523.00 |
| 2014-03-29 | 176,035.00 | 37,707.00 | 11,303.00 | 5,098.00 |
| 2013-12-28 | 173,992.00 | 37,031.00 | 11,043.00 | 4,795.00 |
| 2013-09-28 | 170,910.00 | 37,037.00 | 10,830.00 | 4,475.00 |
| 2013-06-29 | 169,404.00 | 37,748.00 | 10,708.00 | 4,213.00 |
| 2013-03-30 | 169,104.00 | 39,672.00 | 10,608.00 | 3,911.00 |
| 2012-12-29 | 164,687.00 | 41,747.00 | 10,275.00 | 3,633.00 |
| 2012-09-29 | 156,508.00 | 41,733.00 | 10,040.00 | 3,381.00 |
| 2012-06-30 | 148,812.00 | 40,133.00 | 9,514.00 | 3,120.00 |
| 2012-03-31 | 142,360.00 | 38,617.00 | 8,884.00 | 2,872.00 |
| 2011-12-31 | 127,841.00 | 32,982.00 | 8,308.00 | 2,612.00 |
| 2011-09-24 | 108,249.00 | 25,922.00 | 7,599.00 | 2,429.00 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Performance last year
We want to ensure a company is making the most of what it has available. This is
done by comparing the return (profit) to a company's available
funds,
assets
and
capital.
- Apple made outstanding use of shareholders’ funds last year (Return on Equity greater than 40%).
- Apple used its assets more efficiently than the US Tech industry average last year based on Return on Assets.
- Apple's use of capital has not improved over the past 3 years (Return on Capital Employed).
Past performance checks
We assess Apple's performance over the past 5 years by checking for:- Has earnings increased in past 5 years? (1 check)
- Has the earnings growth in the last year exceeded that of the Tech industry? (1 check)
- Is the recent earnings growth over the last year higher than the average annual growth over the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity (ROE) higher than 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Assets (ROA) above industry average? (1 check)
- Has the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) increased from 3 years ago? (1 check)
Apple has a total score of 4/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Net Income excluding extraordinary items in all our calculations.
Full details on the Past part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
AAPL Health
How is Apple's financial health and their level of debt?
A company's financial position is much like your own financial position,
it includes everything you own
(assets)
and owe
(liabilities).The boxes below represent the relative size of what makes up Apple's finances.
The net worth of a company is the difference between its assets and liabilities.
- Apple is able to meet its short term (1 year) commitments with its holdings of cash and other short term assets.
- Apple's long term commitments exceed its cash and other short term assets.
Balance sheet
Assets
Liabilities and shares
- Low level of unsold assets.
- Debt is covered by short term assets, assets are 1x debt.
Historical Debt
Nearly all companies have debt. Debt in itself isn’t
bad,
however if the debt is too high, or the company can’t afford to pay the interest
on its debts this may have impacts in the future.The graphic below shows equity (available funds) and debt, we ideally want to see the red area (debt) decreasing.
If there is any debt we look at the companies capability to repay it, and whether the level has increased over the past 5 years.
All data from Apple Company Filings, last reported 2 months ago.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Total Equity | Total Debt | Cash & Short Term Investments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-30 | 114,949.00 | 114,600.00 | 70,970.00 |
| 2018-03-31 | 126,878.00 | 121,840.00 | 87,940.00 |
| 2017-12-30 | 140,199.00 | 122,400.00 | 77,153.00 |
| 2017-09-30 | 134,047.00 | 115,680.00 | 74,399.00 |
| 2017-07-01 | 132,425.00 | 108,603.00 | 77,012.00 |
| 2017-04-01 | 134,082.00 | 98,876.00 | 67,262.00 |
| 2016-12-31 | 132,390.00 | 87,880.00 | 60,638.00 |
| 2016-09-24 | 128,249.00 | 87,032.00 | 67,883.00 |
| 2016-06-25 | 126,541.00 | 84,939.00 | 62,616.00 |
| 2016-03-26 | 130,457.00 | 79,908.00 | 55,840.00 |
| 2015-12-26 | 128,267.00 | 62,993.00 | 38,387.00 |
| 2015-09-26 | 119,355.00 | 64,341.00 | 41,995.00 |
| 2015-06-27 | 125,677.00 | 54,951.00 | 34,863.00 |
| 2015-03-28 | 129,006.00 | 44,329.00 | 33,425.00 |
| 2014-12-27 | 123,328.00 | 36,403.00 | 32,664.00 |
| 2014-09-27 | 111,547.00 | 35,295.00 | 25,158.00 |
| 2014-06-28 | 120,940.00 | 31,040.00 | 37,926.00 |
| 2014-03-29 | 120,179.00 | 16,962.00 | 41,395.00 |
| 2013-12-28 | 129,684.00 | 16,961.00 | 40,766.00 |
| 2013-09-28 | 123,549.00 | 16,960.00 | 40,590.00 |
| 2013-06-29 | 123,354.00 | 16,958.00 | 42,675.00 |
| 2013-03-30 | 135,490.00 | 0.00 | 39,137.00 |
| 2012-12-29 | 127,346.00 | 0.00 | 39,820.00 |
| 2012-09-29 | 118,210.00 | 0.00 | 29,129.00 |
| 2012-06-30 | 111,746.00 | 0.00 | 27,654.00 |
| 2012-03-31 | 102,498.00 | 0.00 | 28,538.00 |
| 2011-12-31 | 90,054.00 | 0.00 | 30,156.00 |
| 2011-09-24 | 76,615.00 | 0.00 | 25,952.00 |
- Apple's level of debt (99.7%) compared to net worth is high (greater than 40%).
- The level of debt compared to net worth has increased over the past 5 years (13.7% vs 99.7% today).
- Debt is well covered by operating cash flow (63.7%, greater than 20% of total debt).
- Apple earns more interest than it pays, coverage of interest payments is not a concern.
Financial health checks
We assess Apple's financial health by checking for:- Are short term assets greater than short term liabilities? (1 check)
- Are short term assets greater than long term liabilities? (1 check)
- Has the debt to equity ratio increased in the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the debt to equity ratio over 40%? (1 check)
- Is the debt covered by operating cash flow? (1 check)
- Are earnings greater than 5x the interest on debt (if company pays interest at all)? (1 check) Apple has a total score of 3/6, see the detailed checks below.
- Does cash and short term investments cover stable operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
- Does cash and short term investments cover growing operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
Full details on the Health part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
AAPL Dividends
What is Apple's current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
Dividends are regular cash payments to you from the company, similar to a
bank paying you interest on a savings account.
Annual Dividend Income
If you bought
$2,000 of
Apple
shares you are expected to receive
$27
in your first year as a dividend.
Dividend Amount
- Apple's pays a higher dividend yield than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in United States of America (1.26%).
- Apple's dividend is below the markets top 25% of dividend payers in United States of America (3.25%).
Annualized Historical and Future Dividends
It is important to see if the dividend for a company is stable, and not
wildly increasing/decreasing each year. This graph shows you the historical rate
to count toward your assessment of the stock.We also check to see if the dividend has increased in the past 10 years.
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Annualized Dividend Yield | S&P Global Market Data | See Below |
| Past Dividends per Share | Company Filings/ Annualized Dividend Payments | See Below |
| Future Dividends per Share Estimates | Average of up to 38 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| United States of America Tech Industry Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 8 Stocks | 1.5% |
| United States of America Market Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 1974 Stocks | 2.3% |
| United States of America Minimum Threshold Dividend Yield | 10th Percentile | 0.7% |
| United States of America Bottom 25% Dividend Yield | 25th Percentile | 1.3% |
| United States of America Top 25% Dividend Yield | 75th Percentile | 3.3% |
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Note all dividend per share amounts are annualized and not quarterly or other period.
| Date (Data in $) | Dividend per Share (annual) | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | 3.37 | 1.00 |
| 2021-09-30 | 3.28 | 1.00 |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.39 | 12.00 |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.05 | 17.00 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.67 | 17.00 |
| Date (Data in $) | Dividend per share (annual) | Avg. Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-01 | 2.920 | 1.483 |
| 2018-02-05 | 2.520 | 1.476 |
| 2017-11-02 | 2.520 | 1.463 |
| 2017-08-01 | 2.520 | 1.591 |
| 2017-05-03 | 2.520 | 1.686 |
| 2017-05-02 | 2.520 | 1.711 |
| 2017-02-01 | 2.280 | 1.637 |
| 2017-01-31 | 2.280 | 1.825 |
| 2016-07-26 | 2.280 | 2.029 |
| 2016-04-27 | 2.280 | 2.369 |
| 2016-04-26 | 2.280 | 2.258 |
| 2015-10-27 | 2.080 | 1.962 |
| 2015-04-27 | 2.080 | 1.733 |
| 2015-01-27 | 1.880 | 1.500 |
| 2014-10-20 | 1.880 | 1.698 |
| 2014-04-23 | 1.880 | 1.998 |
| 2014-01-27 | 1.743 | 2.312 |
| 2013-07-23 | 1.743 | 2.397 |
| 2013-04-23 | 1.743 | 2.832 |
| 2013-01-23 | 1.514 | 2.401 |
| 2012-03-19 | 1.514 | 1.796 |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Whilst dividend payments have been stable, Apple has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
- Dividend payments have increased, but Apple only paid a dividend in the past 7 years.
Income/ dividend checks
We assess Apple's dividend by checking for:- Firstly is the company paying a notable dividend (greater than 0.7%) - if not then the rest of the checks are ignored.
- Is current dividend yield above the bottom 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Is current dividend yield above the top 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Have they paid a dividend for 10 years, and during this period has the dividend been volatile (drop of more than 25%)? (1 check)
- If they have paid a dividend for 10 years has it increased in this time? (1 check)
- How sustainable is the dividend, can Apple afford to pay it from its earnings today and in 3 years (Payout ratio less than 90%)? (2 checks) Apple has a total score of 3/6, see the detailed checks below.
Full details on the Dividends part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
AAPL Management
CEO
| COMPENSATION | $12,825,070 |
| AGE | 57 |
| TENURE AS CEO | 7.1 years |
CEO Bio
Mr. Timothy D. Cook, also known as Tim, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. since August 24, 2011. Mr. Cook served as the Chief Operating Officer of Apple Inc., from October 14, 2005 to August 24, 2011. He was responsible for all of Apple's worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple’s supply chain, sales activities and service and support in all markets and countries. He also Headed Apple’s Macintosh division and played a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace. Mr. Cook served as an Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales & Operations of Apple Inc. from 2002 to 2005. He joined Apple in 1998 as Senior Vice President of worldwide operations. He served as Vice President of Corporate Materials of Compaq Computer Corporation from 1997 to 1998 and was responsible for procuring and managing its product inventory. Before his work at Compaq Computer Corporation, he served as Chief Operating Officer of the Reseller Division of Intelligent Electronics. Previous to his work at Compaq, Mr. Cook served in the positions of Senior Vice President Fulfillment and Chief Operating Officer of the Reseller Division at Intelligent Electronics from 1994 to 1997. Mr. Cook also worked for International Business Machines Corporation from 1983 to 1994. Mr. Cook also spent 12 years with IBM, served as Director of North American Fulfillment, where he led manufacturing and distribution functions for IBM's Personal Computer Company in North and Latin America. Mr. Cook is currently a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Football Foundation. Mr. Cook also currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Duke University. He has been a Director of Apple Inc. since August 24, 2011. He has been an Independent Director of Nike, Inc. since November 2005 and has been its Lead Independent Director since June 30, 2016. He serves as a Director of Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Mr. Cook has executive experience and knowledge of technology, cyber security, marketing, and international business. Mr. Cook studied an MBA from Duke University, where he was a Fuqua Scholar and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University.
CEO Compensation
- Tim's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
- Tim's compensation appears reasonable for a company of this size and profit level.
Management Team Tenure
Average tenure and age of the Apple management team in years:
- The tenure for the Apple management team is about average.
Management Team
Tim Cook
CEO & Director
$13M
57
7.1 yrs
Luca Maestri
CFO & Senior VP
$24M
54
4.3 yrs
Ron Okamoto
Head of Developer Relations
$397K
Dan Riccio
Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering
$24M
55
6.1 yrs
Angela Ahrendts
Senior Vice President of Retail
$24M
57
4.3 yrs
Johny Srouji
Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies
$24M
53
2.8 yrs
Jeff Williams
COO & Senior VP
$24M
54
2.8 yrs
Chris Kondo
Senior Director of Corporate Accounting
3.8 yrs
Kevin Lynch
Vice President of Technology
51
5.5 yrs
Nancy Paxton
Senior Director of Investor Relations and Treasury
Board of Directors Tenure
Average tenure and age of the Apple board of directors in years:
- The tenure for the Apple board of directors is about average.
Board of Directors
Art Levinson
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
$556K
68
6.8 yrs
Tim Cook
CEO & Director
$13M
57
7.1 yrs
Andrea Jung
Director
$384K
60
10.7 yrs
Ron Sugar
Director
$391K
69
7.8 yrs
Bob Iger
Director
$383K
67
6.8 yrs
Al Gore
Director
$357K
70
15.7 yrs
Sue Wagner
Director
$352K
57
4.2 yrs
James Bell
Director
$354K
69
2.9 yrs
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Management checks
We assess Apple's management by checking for:- Is the CEO's compensation unreasonable compared to market cap and profit (greater than 0.5% of the company's profit + 0.03% of market cap)? (1 check)
- Has the CEO's compensation increased more than 20% whilst the EPS is down more then 20%? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the management team less than 2 years? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the board of directors team less than 3 years? (1 check) Apple has a total score of 0/6, this is not included on the snowflake, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use the top 6 management executives and board members in our calculations.
Note 2: Insider trading include any internal stakeholders and these transactions .
Full details on the Management part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
AAPL News
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Description
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, and personal computers to consumers, and small and mid-sized businesses; and education, enterprise, and government customers worldwide. The company also sells related software, services, accessories, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. It offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and Mac, a line of desktop and portable personal computers, as well as operating systems comprising iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The company also provides iWork, an integrated productivity suite that helps users create, present, and publish documents, presentations, and spreadsheets; and other application software, such as Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro X, and FileMaker Pro. In addition, it offers Apple TV that connects to consumers’ TV and enables them to access digital content directly for streaming high definition video, playing music and games, and viewing photos; Apple Watch, a personal electronic device; and iPod touch, a flash memory-based digital music and media player. Further, the company sells Apple-branded and third-party accessories, such as headphones, displays, storage devices, Beats products, and other connectivity and computing products and supplies. Additionally, it offers iCloud, a cloud service that stores music, photos, contacts, calendars, mail, documents, and others; AppleCare, which offers support options for its customers; and Apple Pay, a cashless payment service. The company sells and delivers digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, TV App Store, iBooks Store, and Apple Music. It also sells its products through its retail and online stores, and direct sales force, as well as through third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers. Apple Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
Details
| Name: | Apple Inc. |
| AAPL | |
| Exchange: | NasdaqGS |
| Founded: | 1977 |
| $1,054,083,923,200 | |
| 4,829,930,000 | |
| Website: | http://www.apple.com |
| Address: |
Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California, 95014, United States |
Listings
| Exchange Symbol | Ticker Symbol | Security | Exchange | Country | Currency | Listed on | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NasdaqGS | AAPL | Common Stock | Nasdaq Global Select | US | USD | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| DB | APC | Common Stock | Deutsche Boerse AG | DE | EUR | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| XTRA | APC | Common Stock | XETRA Trading Platform | DE | EUR | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| LSE | 0R2V | Common Stock | London Stock Exchange | GB | USD | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| SWX | AAPL | Common Stock | SIX Swiss Exchange | CH | CHF | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| WBAG | AAPL | Common Stock | Wiener Boerse AG | AT | EUR | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| SNSE | AAPL | Common Stock | Santiago Stock Exchange | CL | USD | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| BVC | AAPL | Common Stock | Bolsa de Valores de Colombia | CO | COP | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| BMV | AAPL * | Common Stock | Bolsa Mexicana de Valores | MX | MXN | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| BVL | AAPL | Common Stock | Bolsa de Valores de Lima | PE | USD | 12. Dec 1980 | |
| BOVESPA | AAPL34 | BDR REPR 1/10 COM NPV | Bolsa de Valores de Sao Paulo | BR | BRL | 06. May 2011 | |
| BASE | AAPL | CEDEAR(REPR 1/10 SHR)USD | Buenos Aires Stock Exchange | AR | ARS | 28. Aug 2012 |
Number of employees
Current staff
Industry
| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | |
| Tech |
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Area | Date (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis updated: | 2018/09/19 21:01 |
| End of day share price update: | 2018/09/19 00:00 |
| Last estimates confirmation: | 2018/09/18 |
| Last earnings update: | 2018/06/30 |
| Last annual earnings update: | 2017/09/30 |
All dates and times in UTC. All financial data provided by Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.
