What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for AAPL?

13F Pro ranks Apple Inc. (AAPL) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View AAPL's current score at https://13fpro.ai/company/AAPL (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most AAPL stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of AAPL include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/company/AAPL as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source AAPL data?

All Apple Inc. fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. Apple Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 320193. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is AAPL in?

Apple Inc. (AAPL) is classified in the Technology sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/technology.

What drives AAPL's revenue?

Per Apple Inc.'s latest 10-Q filed with the SEC on 2026-07-31, the biggest revenue drivers are: Americas ($45,781M, +11% YoY); Europe ($29,395M, +22% YoY); Greater China ($18,816M, +22% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/company/AAPL.

What are AAPL's largest expenses?

Apple Inc.'s latest 10-Q reports these as the largest expense items: Total cost of sales ($54,647M); Research and development ($11,729M, +32% YoY); Selling, general and administrative ($7,346M, +10% YoY). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q3 FY2026 (quarter ended June 27, 2026).

How often is AAPL research updated on 13F Pro?

AAPL's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

76.4/100

Rank #84 of 2,961 stocksTOP 5%

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Revenue Growth

63.0/100

Profitability

89.1/100

Balance Sheet

98.9/100

Earnings Quality

44.9/100

Free Cash Flow

83.5/100

Institutional Flow

73.3/100

Revenue Scale

99.9/100

Dilution Risk

31.7/100

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Why AAPL Scores 76/100

exact factor attribution · 2026-09-11

AAPL's composite is driven by scale and profitability. Bars show each factor's exact push vs. a median company, using the same weights the ranking engine applies.

Scale

+7.5 pts

100th pct

Profitability

+5.9 pts

89th pct

Free cash flow

+5.0 pts

84th pct

Capital efficiency

+4.9 pts

99th pct

Revenue growth

+2.6 pts

63th pct

Institutional flow

+1.2 pts

73th pct

Earnings growth

+0.8 pts

67th pct

Earnings quality

-0.5 pts

45th pct

Shareholder dilution

-0.9 pts

32th pct

Factor percentiles are cross-sectional ranks across the ~2,800-stock scored universe, computed from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.

AAPL Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Apple Inc. (AAPL), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores AAPL at 76.4/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #84 of 2,961 stocks — the top 5% of the AI-ranked universe. AAPL scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (99.9), balance sheet strength (98.9), profitability (89.1). Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 31.7/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), Apple Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $109.4B, net income of $29.8B, an operating margin of 32.6%. Top institutional holders of AAPL by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. AAPL trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 320193. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate AAPL daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Apple Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Apple Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 72 and 85 since 2021, currently 76.4 — a declining long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about Apple Inc

Quirks, history, and lore behind AAPL — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. technology company · mega-cap · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in California.
2
The Numbers
Close to $100 billion in annual profit — among the most profitable enterprises in human history — and it has spent $700B+ buying back its own stock.
3
The History
Founded in 1976 in a garage. The forgotten third co-founder sold his 10% stake after twelve days for $800. That stake would be worth hundreds of billions.
4
The Secret
More than half its revenue comes from a single product line introduced in 2007 — arguably the most successful product ever made.
5
The Lore
Fired its own co-founder in 1985, nearly went bankrupt, then re-hired him — and he led one of the greatest comebacks in business history wearing the same black turtleneck.
6
The Giveaway
There's probably one in your pocket right now. Think different.

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What's Driving AAPL's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

✓ 38/38 datapoints verified

AI-extracted from Apple Inc.'s 10-Q filed 2026-07-31 — Q3 FY2026 (quarter ended June 27, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Q3 net sales rose 16% YoY to $109.4B with gross margin expanding to 50.1% from 46.5%, driven by 22% iPhone growth and tariff refunds.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Americas$45,781M+11% YoY

Primarily higher net sales of iPhone, Services and Mac

Europe$29,395M+22% YoY

Primarily higher net sales of iPhone, Services and Mac

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $109.4B+16% YoY

Americas$45,781M+11% YoY

Primarily higher net sales of iPhone, Services and Mac

Europe$29,395M+22% YoY

Primarily higher net sales of iPhone, Services and Mac

Greater China$18,816M+22% YoY

Primarily higher iPhone net sales; renminbi strength had a favorable year-over-year impact

Rest of Asia Pacific$8,871M+16% YoY

Primarily higher net sales of iPhone, Services and Mac, plus favorable foreign currency

Japan$6,554M+13% YoY

Higher iPhone net sales; yen weakness had an unfavorable year-over-year impact

Largest Expense Items

Total cost of sales$54,647M

Products cost of sales $47,153M and Services $7,494M; higher costs, including memory

Research and development$11,729M+32% YoY

Higher infrastructure-related costs, including investments in artificial intelligence, and headcount-related expenses

Selling, general and administrative$7,346M+10% YoY

Driven by various factors, none significant individually or in the aggregate

Margins: Total gross margin rose to 50.1% from 46.5%, with Products at 40.1% versus 34.5% on product mix and tariff refunds, partly offset by higher costs including memory. Services margin was flat at 75.6%.

Watch Items from the Filing

Company cites supply constraints and rising costs for advanced semiconductors, NAND and DRAM, expects trends to intensify, potentially materially hurting revenue, costs and gross margin.
iPad net sales fell 6% YoY to $6,191M on lower iPad mini and iPad Air sales, the only declining product category.
EU Article 6(4) DMA investigation could bring fines up to 10% of annual worldwide net sales; a €500 million Article 5(4) fine is under appeal.
One customer represented 18% of trade receivables, up from 12%; cellular carriers 27%. Two vendors were 47% and 22% of vendor non-trade receivables.
Inventories nearly doubled to $11,092M from $5,718M, with components rising to $7,645M from $2,124M; manufacturing purchase obligations total $57.0 billion.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

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Revenue

Q2 2026

$109.4B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$29.8B

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$31.9B

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

32.6%

ROIC

Q2 2026

71.1%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

0.87

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+6.4% YoY

$416.16BFY 2025

FY22 $394.33BFY23 $383.29BFY24 $391.04BFY25 $416.16B

Net Income

+19.5% YoY

$112.01BFY 2025

FY22 $99.80BFY23 $97.00BFY24 $93.74BFY25 $112.01B

Operating Income

+8.0% YoY

$133.05BFY 2025

FY22 $119.44BFY23 $114.30BFY24 $123.22BFY25 $133.05B

EPS (Diluted)

+22.7% YoY

$7.46FY 2025

FY22 $6.11FY23 $6.13FY24 $6.08FY25 $7.46

Total Assets

-1.6% YoY

$359.24BFY 2025

FY22 $352.75BFY23 $352.58BFY24 $364.98BFY25 $359.24B

Total Debt

-4.2% YoY

$103.05BFY 2025

FY22 $121.23BFY23 $114.92BFY24 $107.57BFY25 $103.05B

Op. Cash Flow

-5.7% YoY

$111.48BFY 2025

FY22 $122.15BFY23 $110.54BFY24 $118.25BFY25 $111.48B

Free Cash Flow

-9.2% YoY

$98.77BFY 2025

FY22 $111.44BFY23 $99.58BFY24 $108.81BFY25 $98.77B

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020
Revenue	$416.16B +6.4%	$391.04B +2.0%	$383.29B -2.8%	$394.33B +7.8%	$365.82B +33.3%	$274.51B
Net Income	$112.01B +19.5%	$93.74B -3.4%	$97.00B -2.8%	$99.80B +5.4%	$94.68B +64.9%	$57.41B
Operating Income	$133.05B +8.0%	$123.22B +7.8%	$114.30B -4.3%	$119.44B +9.6%	$108.95B +64.4%	$66.29B
EPS (Diluted)	$7.46 +22.7%	$6.08 -0.8%	$6.13 +0.3%	$6.11 +8.9%	$5.61 +71.0%	$3.28
Total Assets	$359.24B -1.6%	$364.98B +3.5%	$352.58B -0.0%	$352.75B +0.5%	$351.00B +8.4%	$323.89B
Total Debt	$103.05B -4.2%	$107.57B -6.4%	$114.92B -5.2%	$121.23B -5.5%	$128.31B +19.4%	$107.44B
Operating Cash Flow	$111.48B -5.7%	$118.25B +7.0%	$110.54B -9.5%	$122.15B +17.4%	$104.04B +29.0%	$80.67B
Free Cash Flow	$98.77B -9.2%	$108.81B +9.3%	$99.58B -10.6%	$111.44B +19.9%	$92.95B +26.7%	$73.36B

AI Insight: AAPL Financial Trends

Apple delivered strongest operating cash generation in two quarters while sharply reducing debt, but revenue remains flat as seasonal strength fades.

• Operating cash flow surged to $34.4B in Q2 2026, highest since Q4 2025's $53.9B, driven by working capital efficiency.

• Total debt declined 13.3% from Q4 2024 peak of $105.6B to $93.3B in Q2 2026, strengthening leverage profile.

• Revenue flat-lined at $109.4B (Q2 2026) versus $111.2B (Q1 2026), eroding momentum post holiday season.

⚠ Operating margin compressed to 32.6% in Q2 2026 from 35.5% in Q4 2025—largest contraction in two years.

⚠ Net income barely grew 0.7% Q1 to Q2 2026 ($29.6B to $29.8B) despite $109B+ revenue base.

AI Insight: AAPL Ratio Trends

Apple's leverage has collapsed to 0.87 D/E while maintaining operating margins above 30%, signaling aggressive balance-sheet optimization alongside stable profitability.

• Debt-to-equity fell from 1.89 in Q3 2024 to 0.87 in Q2 2026, a 54% reduction driven by debt paydown or equity strengthening.

• Operating margin stabilized 30–35.4% range since Q3 2024; latest TTM at 33.2% despite recent quarter showing 32.6%.

• Net profit margin expanded from 15.5% (Q3 2024) to 27.2% (Q2 2026), reflecting improved operational leverage and cost discipline.

⚠ ROE and ROA swung sharply in Q4 2025 (190.9% ROE, 44.4% ROA) then contracted in Q1–Q2 2026; seasonality or one-off driver unclear.

⚠ ROIC remains volatile (67.6%–99.4% range); latest TTM 77.1% shows no sustained trend direction despite reduced leverage.

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Top Institutional Holders of AAPL

BlackRock, Inc.
$336.5B1,162,996,939 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$277.5B959,107,911 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$178.0B615,129,929 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$107.2B371,336,543 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$96.7B334,119,156 sh
FMR LLC
$94.1B325,348,754 sh
MORGAN STANLEY
$70.2B242,614,238 sh
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
$66.0B227,917,808 sh
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
$64.5B228,762,008 sh
NORGES BANK
$55.2B190,726,866 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$336.5B	1,162,996,939
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$277.5B	959,107,911
STATE STREET CORP	$178.0B	615,129,929
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$107.2B	371,336,543
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$96.7B	334,119,156
FMR LLC	$94.1B	325,348,754
MORGAN STANLEY	$70.2B	242,614,238
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC	$66.0B	227,917,808
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO	$64.5B	228,762,008
NORGES BANK	$55.2B	190,726,866

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