Apple's market capitalization rose to about $4.6 trillion under Tim Cook, more than 13-fold, as the P/E ratio expanded from around 15 times in August 2011 to 36. The article argues that new CEO John Ternus is unlikely to match that pace, since the law of large numbers, an already high valuation and limited room for another doubling of the P/E ratio all constrain growth. AI was Cook's weaker area, and Ternus' main opportunity lies in integrating AI into products, focusing on personalized experiences and engineering, and delegating some CEO duties to other executives. The article suggests investors may want to watch Apple's AI progress more closely than how its stock price growth compares with Cook's era.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 347.73 |
| Change that session | -0.14% |
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