Dec 13, 12:38 AM

Apple's IPO on December 12, 1980, Marks $25.4 Million Return on $10,000 Investment, First U.S. Company to Reach $1 Trillion Valuation

On December 12, 1980, Apple Inc. made its initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone in the company's history as it became the largest stock in the world at that time. Over the past 44 years, Apple's valuation has skyrocketed, making it the first U.S. company to reach a $1 trillion market cap. An investment of $10,000 at the time of the IPO would be worth approximately $25.4 million today, showcasing an extraordinary return on investment. The IPO is often described as a once-in-a-generation event, reflecting Apple's evolution from a computer company in Cupertino, California, to a global technology leader known for its revolutionary products such as the iPhone and iPad.

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Troy Tessalone | Automation Ace ⚡️@AutomationAce_
1 year ago
If you invested in @Apple’s IPO 44 years ago, here’s what your shares would be worth today... ...had you gambled and put $1,000 in the company, that investment now would be worth about $2.5 million! Quite the ROI.
Fast Company@FastCompany
1 year ago
Apple went public 44 years ago. If you'd invested $1,000 at the time, here's how much your shares would be worth today. https://t.co/uIXUIIaSX9
Cult of Mac@cultofmac
1 year ago
ICYMI: Today in Apple history: Apple IPO mints instant millionaires https://t.co/qTWrXHDdCE by @lukedormehl

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Apple's IPO on December 12, 1980, Marks $25.4 Million Return on $10,000 Investment, First U.S. Company to Reach $1 Trillion Valuation

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