Apple Reclaims Title as the World's Most Valuable Company

Apple has achieved another major milestone by overtaking Nvidia to become the world's most valuable publicly listed company. During trading on the U.S. stock market, Apple's market capitalization briefly crossed $5 trillion, making it only the second company in history to reach this landmark after Nvidia. Apple's share price touched an intraday high of $342.89.

Although the stock eased by the end of the trading session, bringing its market value slightly below the $5 trillion mark, the achievement remains significant. Apple's stock has gained nearly 25% in 2026, supported by steady profitability, disciplined cost management, and a balanced investment strategy despite spending less on artificial intelligence than many of its rivals.

Apple is expected to announce its latest quarterly earnings soon, with analysts forecasting around 15% year on year revenue growth. Meanwhile, Nvidia, which led the market for the past year due to soaring demand for AI GPUs, saw its shares decline by about 5% amid concerns over returns on heavy AI investments.