What If You Had Invested $1,000.00 in Company Apple Inc. Back in 2015?

Company Profile
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
6.42
Technology
Consumer Electronics
NASDAQ
https://www.apple.com/
33.31
3.194T (Large-Cap)
Investment Scenario
Let’s go back to 2015. Imagine an investor who invested $1,000.00 in Apple Inc. (AAPL) company stock and held it steadily for 10 years . Instead of chasing short-term gains, the investor adopted a long-term approach—holding the shares without selling. Over time, the value of the investment grew not only through stock price appreciation but also through the accumulation of dividend payouts.
As of January 1, 2025, the $1,000.00 investment in NASDAQ:AAPL would be worth approximately $34,850.20 , thanks to stock splits, price appreciation, and consistent dividend payouts. This reflects a total Gain from stocks of 33,850.20 , a return on investment (ROI) of 3385.02%, and an annualized compounded growth rate (CAGR) of around 42.63%. This highlights the power of long-term investing and shows how a disciplined, patient approach—paired with investing in a fundamentally strong company like Apple Inc. (AAPL)—can lead to significant wealth creation over time.
Time Period: 1 Jan, 2015 - 1 Jan, 2025
$1,000.00 invested in Apple Inc. in 2015 grew to $34,850.20 by 1 Jan, 2025.

Wealth grew over time through a mix of dividend income and stock price appreciation. Dividends added to capital, while stock splits increased the number of shares held. Even without reinvesting dividends, the portfolio expanded steadily. As years passed, compounding took effect — turning small gains into larger ones. Holding the stock long-term allowed capital to grow naturally. This shows how patience, steady returns, and the power of compounding can help build lasting wealth from a single investment.

Apple Inc. Investment Summary (2015–2025)
Investment Duration | 10 years |
Initial Investment in 2015 | $1,000.00 |
Share Price in 2015 | $27.85 |
Total Shares Purchased | 35 |
By 2025, the share price increased to $248.93. This resulted in a significant appreciation in the value of the investment.
Share Price in 2025 | $248.93 |
Value of 140 Shares in 2025 | $34,850.20 [34.9K] |
Final Investment Value (2025) | $34,850.20 |
Total Dividend Earned | $679.96 |
Total Gain | $33,850.20 |
Return on Investment (ROI) | 3385.02% |
This performance reflects a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 42.63% — a strong return over the period.
Yearly Breakdown
2015
Shares | 35 |
Current Year Dividend | $17.76 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 35 Shares |
Share Price | $27.85 |
Final Investment Value | $974.75 [ ~974.75 ] |
Dividend: $0.12 per share on Feb 05, 2015
Dividend: $0.13 per share on May 07, 2015
Dividend: $0.13 per share on Aug 06, 2015
Dividend: $0.13 per share on Nov 05, 2015
2016
Shares | 35 |
Current Year Dividend | $19.51 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 35 Shares |
Share Price | $25.65 |
Final Investment Value | $897.75 [ ~897.75 ] |
Dividend: $0.13 per share on Feb 04, 2016
Dividend: $0.14 per share on May 05, 2016
Dividend: $0.14 per share on Aug 04, 2016
Dividend: $0.14 per share on Nov 03, 2016
2017
Shares | 35 |
Current Year Dividend | $21.52 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 35 Shares |
Share Price | $28.95 |
Final Investment Value | $1,013.25 [ ~1.01K ] |
Dividend: $0.14 per share on Feb 09, 2017
Dividend: $0.16 per share on May 11, 2017
Dividend: $0.16 per share on Aug 10, 2017
Dividend: $0.16 per share on Nov 10, 2017
2018
Shares | 35 |
Current Year Dividend | $24.68 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 35 Shares |
Share Price | $42.54 |
Final Investment Value | $1,488.90 [ ~1.49K ] |
Dividend: $0.16 per share on Feb 09, 2018
Dividend: $0.18 per share on May 11, 2018
Dividend: $0.18 per share on Aug 10, 2018
Dividend: $0.18 per share on Nov 08, 2018
2019
Shares | 35 |
Current Year Dividend | $26.60 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 35 Shares |
Share Price | $38.72 |
Final Investment Value | $1,355.20 [ ~1.36K ] |
Dividend: $0.18 per share on Feb 08, 2019
Dividend: $0.19 per share on May 10, 2019
Dividend: $0.19 per share on Aug 09, 2019
Dividend: $0.19 per share on Nov 07, 2019
2020
Shares | 35 |
Current Year Dividend | $49.79 |
Shares After Stock Split | 140.00 (after applying 4.00x split) |
Final Shares | 140 Shares |
Share Price | $74.06 |
Final Investment Value | $10,368.40 [ ~10.4K ] |
Dividend: $0.19 per share on Feb 07, 2020
Dividend: $0.20 per share on May 08, 2020
Dividend: $0.20 per share on Aug 07, 2020
Split: Ratio 4.00 on Aug 31, 2020
Dividend: $0.20 per share on Nov 06, 2020
2021
Shares | 140 |
Current Year Dividend | $121.10 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 140 Shares |
Share Price | $133.52 |
Final Investment Value | $18,692.80 [ ~18.7K ] |
Dividend: $0.20 per share on Feb 05, 2021
Dividend: $0.22 per share on May 07, 2021
Dividend: $0.22 per share on Aug 06, 2021
Dividend: $0.22 per share on Nov 05, 2021
2022
Shares | 140 |
Current Year Dividend | $127.40 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 140 Shares |
Share Price | $177.83 |
Final Investment Value | $24,896.20 [ ~24.9K ] |
Dividend: $0.22 per share on Feb 04, 2022
Dividend: $0.23 per share on May 06, 2022
Dividend: $0.23 per share on Aug 05, 2022
Dividend: $0.23 per share on Nov 04, 2022
2023
Shares | 140 |
Current Year Dividend | $133.00 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 140 Shares |
Share Price | $130.28 |
Final Investment Value | $18,239.20 [ ~18.2K ] |
Dividend: $0.23 per share on Feb 10, 2023
Dividend: $0.24 per share on May 12, 2023
Dividend: $0.24 per share on Aug 11, 2023
Dividend: $0.24 per share on Nov 10, 2023
2024
Shares | 140 |
Current Year Dividend | $138.60 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 140 Shares |
Share Price | $187.15 |
Final Investment Value | $26,201.00 [ ~26.2K ] |
Dividend: $0.24 per share on Feb 09, 2024
Dividend: $0.25 per share on May 10, 2024
Dividend: $0.25 per share on Aug 12, 2024
Dividend: $0.25 per share on Nov 08, 2024
2025
Shares | 140 |
Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
Shares After Stock Split | No split |
Final Shares | 140 Shares |
Share Price | $248.93 |
Final Investment Value | $34,850.20 [ ~34.9K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
Insights from the Market
AAPL has traded between a 52-week low of 169.21 and a high of 260.10 per share so far this year.
Investors who bought $1,000.00 worth of AAPL shares 10 years ago would now be looking at an investment valued at approximately $33.9K (as of 1 January 2025), based on the share price alone — with total returns rising to $35,530.16 when including $679.96 in dividends received over the period.