Apple Inc. (AAPL) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Apple shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Apple stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 959.1 million shares (6.57% of the company), worth about $304.00 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 30.3%.
In Q2 2026, 6,519 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $2.83 trillion.
Insiders reported 72 transactions in the last two years: 30 sales worth $316.98 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from September 22, 2026 (Newstead Jennifer, General Counsel).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 22, 2026.
Apple Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Apple shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 959.1 million | 6.57% | $304.0B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 876.1 million | 6.00% | $278.0B |
| State Street Corporation | 615.1 million | 4.21% | $195.0B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 371.3 million | 2.54% | $118.0B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 334.1 million | 2.29% | $106.0B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 324.7 million | 2.23% | $103.0B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 249.1 million | 1.71% | $78.9B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 242.6 million | 1.66% | $76.9B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 228.8 million | 1.57% | $72.5B |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 227.9 million | 1.56% | $72.2B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Apple institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 6,519 | – | $2.8T |
| Q1 2026 | 6,463 | 9.49 billion | $2.4T |
| Q4 2025 | 6,454 | 9.69 billion | $2.6T |
| Q3 2025 | 5,960 | 9.46 billion | $2.4T |
| Q2 2025 | 5,946 | 9.57 billion | $2.0T |
| Q1 2025 | 5,929 | 9.41 billion | $2.1T |
| Q4 2024 | 5,999 | 9.48 billion | $2.4T |
| Q3 2024 | 5,399 | 9.63 billion | $2.2T |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Apple insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Jennifer | Sep 22, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 340.06 per share. | $815,804 |
| Newstead Jennifer | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Newstead Jennifer | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 330.19 per share. | $474,813 |
| Newstead Jennifer | Sep 8, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 317.23 per share. | $456,177 |
| Newstead Jennifer | Sep 1, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 317.01 per share. | $456,177 |
| Newstead Jennifer | Aug 25, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 310.95 per share. | $447,457 |
| Newstead Jennifer | Aug 18, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 307.49 per share. | $442,478 |
| Newstead Jennifer | Aug 11, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 307.75 per share. | $442,852 |
| Borders Ben | Jun 16, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 295.14 per share. | $34,236 |
| Newstead Jennifer | Jun 15, 2026 | General Counsel | -- | – |
| Borders Ben | Jun 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Levinson Arthur D | May 27, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 72 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Apple stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.57% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.00%) and State Street Corporation (4.21%).
How many institutions own Apple stock?
6,519 institutional holdings reports listed Apple shares in Q2 2026 worth $2.83 trillion.
Are Apple insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 30 sales and no purchases (72 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 22, 2026.
