Apple Surpasses 4 Trillion Dollars: Is It Still Worth Investing?

Apple, it has been two years since it became the first company in Wall Street history to reach a market value of 3 trillion dollars, and during this time, the tech giant has increased its valuation by another trillion dollars. However, Apple is no longer alone; Nvidia, having surpassed Apple, currently holds the title of the world's most valuable company and is rapidly moving towards a market value of 5 trillion dollars.

Apple is currently in second place with a market value of 4 trillion dollars, closely followed by Microsoft. As of 2025, Apple is facing many challenges that concern investors, during a period when its stock price has shown only a slight increase.

In June 2023, Apple became the first company to exceed a market value of 3 trillion dollars. At that time, the stock price was 194 dollars, and since then, its shares have increased by approximately 35%, reaching 262.82 dollars on October 24, 2025. During this period, Apple's market value has increased by approximately 30%.

However, recently there has been a noticeable slowdown in the momentum of Apple's stock. As of 2025, since the beginning of the year, its shares have gained approximately 6% in value. This is significantly behind the technology-focused Nasdaq Index, which has seen an increase of over 20% during the same time.

On October 24, 2025, Apple shares reached a new record of 265.29 dollars. Here are some key metrics for the company as of October 27, 2025:

• Stock Price: 266 dollars
• Year-to-Date Gain: 6.2%
• 52-Week Stock Price Range: 169.21 - 265.29 dollars
• P/E Ratio: 40.3

Most analysts are exhibiting cautious optimism regarding Apple. A recent survey involving 52 analysts indicates that Apple stock has reached an overall "overweight" rating. Among the 52 analysts, 24 rated the stock as "buy," while 16 rated it as "hold," 8 as "overweight," 2 as "underweight," and 2 as "sell."

However, there are some concerns. For example, Apple reported a decrease in its annual earnings for the fiscal year 2024. However, the fourth-quarter results announced on October 30, 2025, showed an 8% increase in quarterly revenue.

A bigger concern is that Apple's overall revenue growth is expected to slow down in the coming years. As of October 25, the average annual revenue estimates for Apple are as follows:

• 2025: 415.6 billion dollars (43 analysts)
• 2025 Annual Growth Estimate: 6.28%
• 2026: 440.7 billion dollars (44 analysts)
• 2026 Annual Growth Estimate: 6.04%

An important point is that Apple's strong dependence on the iPhone may negatively affect its stock values in the coming years. Edward Corona, founder of Options Oracle AI Trade Manager, stated, “Apple is a great company, but much of its story is still dependent on the iPhone. While this generates a continuous cash flow, it makes it difficult for Apple to find a new growth engine.”

This situation is not as problematic for other major tech companies, especially Microsoft. In 2025, Microsoft shares have gained more than 25% in value so far. Edward Corona concludes his remarks by saying, “Microsoft holds a central position in the cloud and artificial intelligence sectors, which are not just trends, but dynamics that affect businesses and people every day.”