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

Apple Inc. (AAPL) growth 10 years
Ticker: AAPL Investment Breakdown: ROI, CAGR & Compounding

Company Profile

Stock Name
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
EPS (TTM)
6.42
Sector
Technology
Industry
Consumer Electronics
Exchange
NASDAQ
PE Ratio (TTM)
33.31
Market Size
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.

Invested Amount
$1,000.00
Gain from stocks
$33.9K
Dividend Earned
$679.96
Final Amount (initial + stocks + dividend)
$35,530.16
Return on investment (ROI)
3385.02%
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
42.63%
Apple Inc. (AAPL) investment 2015–2025
Apple Inc. investment chart YoY from 2015–2025

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. (AAPL) dividend earned 2015–2025
Apple Inc. dividend earned chart YoY from 2015–2025

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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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 ]
Event Details:
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.

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