Apple was the world’s most valuable public company at the end of 2023 by market capitalization.
Apple’s valuation was supported by its global hardware ecosystem, services business, brand strength, and large installed base of iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Its services segment includes the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, cloud storage, and payments-related products.
Market capitalization rankings can differ depending on the exact date, closing price, exchange-rate convention, and whether private companies are included. In this context, “public company” means a company whose shares are traded on a stock exchange. Apple’s shares trade primarily on Nasdaq under the symbol AAPL.