Apple Nears $4 Trillion Valuation as iPhone 17 Demand Fuels Massive Stock Surge

Apple Inc. is edging closer to becoming the first company to hit a $4 trillion market valuation, after its shares surged to record highs on the back of booming global demand for the new iPhone 17 lineup. The tech giant’s stock climbed more than 4% in early trading Monday, pushing its market capitalization to just under $3.95 trillion, as analysts hailed stronger-than-expected sales momentum and expanding consumer interest in both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air models.

Industry analysts say Apple’s latest flagship phones are driving an unprecedented upgrade cycle, particularly in Asia and North America, where early data shows double-digit sales growth compared with last year’s iPhone 16 launch. The surge is being powered by new camera capabilities, AI-driven photo enhancement features, and improved battery performance.

According to market research firm Counterpoint, Apple’s smartphone shipments rose nearly 12% in the third quarter of 2025, marking its strongest growth in over two years. The company has also seen a jump in pre-orders for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which sold out within hours in key markets such as China, Japan, and the United States.

Investors have responded enthusiastically, viewing Apple’s momentum as proof of resilience amid broader market volatility and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The company’s continued focus on AI integration, subscription services, and hardware innovation has also bolstered investor confidence.

Financial experts predict Apple could surpass the $4 trillion mark before the end of the year if current trends persist. “The iPhone 17 launch has reinvigorated the brand,” said analyst Daniel Ives of Wedbush Securities. “It’s the most significant upgrade cycle since the iPhone 12 — Apple is once again rewriting the rules of premium tech demand.”

Beyond smartphones, Apple’s expanding services division — including Apple TV+, iCloud, and the App Store — continues to contribute a growing share of profits, underscoring the company’s strategy to balance hardware and digital revenue streams.

If Apple crosses the $4 trillion threshold, it would solidify its lead over rivals Microsoft and Nvidia in the race for global tech dominance, marking another milestone in its two-decade evolution from a personal computing company to a global ecosystem powerhouse.