Apple Inc. (AAPL)
The market capitalization for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is $3.76 Trillion, making it a Mega Cap company. Market cap is calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the total number of shares outstanding.
Market Capitalization
$3.76T
$3.76 Trillion
Calculation
- Stock Price
- $255.92
- Shares Outstanding
- 14.95B
- Market Cap
- $3.76T
Market Cap = Price × Shares Outstanding
Size Classification
Mega Cap
$1T+
The largest companies in the world. Global industry leaders with dominant market positions and exceptional scale.
Market Cap Size Scale
Micro Cap
<$250M
Small Cap
$250M-$2B
Mid Cap
$2B-$10B
Large Cap
$10B-$1T
Mega Cap
>$1T
Related Valuation Metrics
Key Statistics
| Market Cap | $3.76 Trillion |
| Stock Price | $255.92 |
| Shares Outstanding | 14.95B |
| Size Category | Mega Cap |
| P/E Ratio | 34.17 |
| P/B Ratio | 51.88 |
Understanding Market Capitalization
What is Market Cap? Market capitalization represents the total market value of a company's outstanding shares. It's calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the number of shares outstanding.
Why it Matters: Market cap helps investors understand the size and scale of a company. Larger companies (large-cap and mega-cap) tend to be more stable but may have slower growth, while smaller companies (small-cap and micro-cap) offer higher growth potential but with increased risk.
Investment Considerations: Market cap is often used to categorize stocks for portfolio diversification. Many investors allocate across different market cap sizes to balance risk and return potential.