Apple has officially crossed the $4 trillion market capitalization threshold, becoming the third publicly traded company to reach this historic milestone. The surge in valuation follows the launch of its latest iPhone models in early September, which helped ease investor concerns about Apple’s position in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The company’s market value briefly touched $4 trillion during early trading hours in the U.S., buoyed by optimism surrounding its new devices. Analysts suggest the new iPhones signal Apple’s intent to remain competitive in the AI race, addressing fears that the tech giant was falling behind its peers in innovation.
Earlier this year, Apple faced headwinds from escalating trade tensions and growing competition from Chinese manufacturers. Concerns mounted over the impact of import tariffs on Apple’s key production hubs in China and India, raising questions about supply chain resilience and profitability. Apple now joins NVIDIA and Microsoft in the exclusive $4 trillion club. NVIDIA was the first to reach the milestone in July, driven by explosive demand for AI chips and infrastructure. The semiconductor powerhouse has since climbed to a valuation of $4.5 trillion. Microsoft followed shortly after, bolstered by its aggressive investments in cloud computing and AI integration across its product suite.
Apple’s ascent underscores the growing dominance of tech firms in global equity markets, with AI innovation emerging as a key driver of investor enthusiasm. As competition intensifies, the race to harness next-generation technologies continues to reshape the landscape of corporate value.