This report provides a summary of key financial metrics and growth estimates for Apple Inc. (AAPL) over the period from 2016 to 2023. The analysis covers Earnings per Share (EPS), Net Profits, Revenue, Shareholders’ Equity, and Long-Term Debt. Additionally, projections are provided for future EPS and stock price growth over the next 10 years.
1. Earnings per Share (EPS):
- Initial EPS (2016): $2.08
- Current EPS (2023): $6.13
- Annual EPS Growth Rate (CAGR): 16.70%
- Projected EPS in 10 Years: $28.71
- Estimated Stock Price in 10 Years: $430.64
- Annual Stock Price Growth Rate (CAGR): 6.71%
2. Net Profits:
- Initial Net Profits (2016): $45.00 billion
- Current Net Profits (2023): $97.00 billion
- Annual Net Profits Growth Rate (CAGR): 11.60%
3. Revenue:
- Initial Revenue (2016): $215.00 billion
- Current Revenue (2023): $383.00 billion
- Annual Revenue Growth Rate (CAGR): 8.60%
4. Shareholders’ Equity:
- Initial Equity (2016): $128.00 billion
- Current Equity (2023): $62.00 billion
- Annual Equity Growth Rate (CAGR): -9.84%
5. Long-Term Debt:
- Initial Long-Term Debt (2016): $75.00 billion
- Current Long-Term Debt (2023): $95.00 billion
- Annual Long-Term Debt Growth Rate (CAGR): 3.43%
- Years to Pay Off Long-Term Debt Using Net Profit: 0.98 years
Key Insights:
- EPS Growth: Apple has shown significant EPS growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7%, indicating strong profitability expansion.
- Stock Projections: Based on the current trends, the stock price is projected to reach $430.64 in 10 years, with a steady CAGR of 6.71%.
- Net Profit Growth: Apple’s net profits have more than doubled in 7 years, with an 11.6% CAGR, which is consistent with their increasing market dominance and revenue expansion.
- Revenue Expansion: The company has seen a consistent revenue growth rate of 8.60% CAGR, reflecting the expanding business operations.
- Shareholders’ Equity Decline: Shareholders’ equity has decreased at an annual rate of -9.84%, which may suggest share buybacks or other strategic financial decisions.
- Debt Management: The long-term debt has grown at a relatively modest rate of 3.43%, and Apple could theoretically pay off its entire long-term debt in less than a year using net profits.