Tim Cook Is Handing Off Apple to John Ternus as CEO on Sept. 1. Here's How Apple's Stock Has Performed Over Cook's 15-Year Tenure.

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, after 15 years of exceptional leadership. Under Cook's tenure, Apple's stock has surged 2,680% (including dividends and buybacks), significantly outperforming the S&P 500's returns. Revenue grew 330% and gross profit increased 410%. However, Cook's legacy is tempered by delays in Apple Intelligence and AI-powered features, with the company relying on Google's Gemini for foundational AI models.