Apple stock (AAPL) has made a significant mark in the history of the stock market, with remarkable growth since the company’s debut. Today, Apple is not only a technology “giant” but also a symbol of success in the global stock market.
1. History of Apple stock price
When Apple first went public, its stock price was around 18 cents per share. Over 40 years later, AAPL shares have risen to $218, reflecting a staggering growth of more than 121,000% from the original price.
Notably, most of Apple’s price increase occurred in the past 20 years. During this period, AAPL stock rose from $1 to its all-time high of $236 in July 2024.
With its strong development in the technology sector, Apple is now one of the leading global tech companies. The company accounts for about 7% of the S&P 500 index, which represents the 500 largest companies in the U.S. To put it into perspective, the total value of companies in the S&P 500 currently stands at approximately $45.6 trillion (as of the latest data).
2. Apple stock price prediction for 2025
The Apple stock forecast for 2025, based on algorithms and technical indicators, shows that significant volatility could occur. According to predictions, by Q3 2025, AAPL’s stock price could drop to $138, representing a decline of about 38% from its current value.
However, this forecast may change. Although our algorithms are based on technical indicators up to September 2024, the actual situation may fluctuate significantly, especially if there are changes in Apple’s fundamental factors, such as revenue, profit, or new technological trends.
Overall, Apple remains a “giant” in the tech industry, and its long-term outlook remains highly promising.
3. Apple stock price forecast for 2040
If Apple stock continues to maintain an annual growth rate of 23.69% in the future, the stock price could reach $6,543 by 2040, with a market capitalization surpassing $90 trillion. However, it is highly unlikely that the global economy will grow strongly enough to support such growth over the next 16 years.
Therefore, instead of relying on this hypothesis, we use the average annual growth rate of the S&P 500 (9.25%) from 1974 to the present to provide a more realistic outlook. With this growth rate, Apple’s stock price would reach approximately $898 by 2040, reflecting a 312% increase from its current value. This is a more feasible forecast, based on the solid foundation of the S&P 500, but it may not accurately reflect Apple’s development, particularly in the tech sector.
Apple is not just a member of the large-cap companies, but also a tech giant. Therefore, the QTEC index, a technology sector ETF from the Nasdaq-100, may be a more reliable tool for forecasting Apple’s stock growth. Since its inception, QTEC has recorded an annual growth rate of 15.5%. If we apply this growth rate to Apple’s stock, the price could reach $2,015 by 2040, representing a 900% increase. However, this would require Apple’s stock to trade at nine times its all-time high (ATH), a scenario that seems unlikely in the present market.
4. Apple stock price forecast for 2050
Similar to the forecast for 2040, if Apple’s stock continues to grow at the S&P 500’s growth rate of 9.25%, we could see the stock price reach $2,175 by 2050, representing an increase of nearly 900%. This would push Apple’s market capitalization to over $61 trillion, 20 times higher than its current value. Although this figure may seem hard to imagine in the current context, history shows that strong economic growth could support such a boom. For example, global GDP has increased from $12 trillion in 1985 to $101 trillion in 2022, reflecting a 742% increase over 27 years.
However, if we apply the historical growth rate of QTEC, Apple’s stock price could soar to a massive $9,197 by 2050, representing a 4,119% increase. While this figure may be impressive, it is an extremely optimistic scenario and may not materialize in reality, considering macroeconomic factors and market pressures.
While the forecast for Apple stock in 2025 may fluctuate, the company still holds a strong position in the technology sector. With solid fundamentals, AAPL’s future continues to attract the attention of investors.
