Compounders Rebound: Apple, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft Shine Amid Quarterlies

The 'Magnificent Seven' stocks have generated $20.6 trillion in shareholder value over the past decade, according to Morningstar.

Three names stand out heading into August: Apple (AAPL), Coca-Cola (KO), and Microsoft (MSFT).

Apple has returned 1,281% over the past decade, with a beat-and-raise quarter in Q3 2026. The stock trades at $333.43, up 60.13% in the last year.

Coca-Cola is the defensive anchor of this trio and has raised its payout for 63 consecutive years. The forward yield sits near 2.12%, and Q2 2026 delivered adjusted EPS of $0.97 against a $0.93 consensus.

Microsoft's AI-era compounder shares have gained 801.77% over 10 years, though the past 12 months have been rougher. The company posted a monster quarter in Q4 2026, with non-GAAP EPS of $4.74 versus a $4.24 estimate.