Apple's Market Value Grew From $350 Billion to $5 Trillion During Tim Cook's 15 Years as CEO. Here's What That Growth Curve Means for Apple's Next Chapter Under John Ternus.

Apple has reached a $5 trillion market valuation under new CEO John Ternus, following Tim Cook's 15-year tenure that saw the company's stock gain over 2,600%. Despite the high valuation, Apple continues to outperform the S&P 500 by double the year-to-date growth rate (27% vs 13%), driven by strong iPhone sales and its interconnected ecosystem of products. The company's measured approach to AI integration and focus on consumer hardware are attracting investor interest, though the stock's P/E ratio of 39 suggests it may be expensive for new buyers.