Apple Stock Soars Over 1,000% in Past Decade, Investors Reap Rewards
The Apple stock story is one of the greatest ever told. According to The Motley Fool, investors who thought Apple had peaked a decade ago were mistaken. Over the past 10 years, Apple's stock has climbed by over 1,000%, making it almost four times the S&P 500's total return.
If you invested $10,000 in Apple stocks in 2016, your investment would now be worth a whopping $129,000. This impressive growth is due to both the appreciation of Apple's stock and the reinvestment of dividends.
Despite its current market cap of over $4.6 trillion, Apple still offers value to long-term investors. The company has continued to perform well in 2026, with a 16% increase in stock price this year alone. This outperforms the S&P 500's climb of nearly 12%.
The release of the iPhone 18 lineup and folding iPhone Duo has contributed to Apple's success, with Q3 FY2026 revenue reaching $109.42 billion and celebrating a 16.36% increase year-over-year. Experts predict that Apple's stock price could reach a new high of $362 per share thanks to the introduction of Siri AI.