reached a historic $5.03 trillion market capitalization this Friday in October 2026, despite its shares falling 1.2%. During the same period, 's valuation hit $4.93 trillion after its stock price dropped 4.2% amid a broader market contraction.
The tech sector faced significant pressure as the fell 6.7% in October. While Apple shares have gained 27% in 2026, other firms struggled; shares plummeted over 45%, while CoreWeave and Nebius both saw losses exceeding 30% during the month.
Apple's fiscal 2026 performance remains strong with a projected 38% increase in free cash flow to $142 billion. This financial stability contrasts with competitors like and Amazon, whose free cash flow turned negative during the same fiscal year.