If you'd invested in Apple Inc. (AAPL): performance and returns
Looking for Apple Inc.'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Apple Inc. have returned?
This calculator shows how much Apple Inc. stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Apple Inc.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,196 | +20% |
| 3 years ago | $1,963 | +96% |
| 5 years ago | $2,386 | +139% |
| 10 years ago | $11,971 | +1097% |
| since inception (1984) | $2,618,643 | +261764% |
Return by year (Apple Inc.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +10% | $1,095 (+10%) |
| 2025 | +9% | $1,196 (+20%) |
| 2024 | +34% | $1,601 (+60%) |
| 2023 | +23% | $1,963 (+96%) |
| 2022 | -11% | $1,752 (+75%) |
| 2021 | +36% | $2,386 (+139%) |
| 2020 | +77% | $4,234 (+323%) |
| 2019 | +58% | $6,685 (+568%) |
| 2018 | -3% | $6,498 (+550%) |
| 2017 | +30% | $8,449 (+745%) |
| 2016 | +42% | $11,971 (+1097%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AAPL return?
$1,000 invested in Apple Inc. 10 years ago would be worth $11,971 today, i.e. +28%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was AAPL's best/worst year?
Best year: 2020 (+77%). Worst year: 2022 (-11%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in AAPL since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $2,618,643 (+261764%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Apple Inc.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Apple Inc. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Apple Inc.'s average annual return (ROI)?
Apple Inc.'s return on investment is about +28%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.