Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
Apple Inc. Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$106.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$92.6B / $110.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-3.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 241
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 241 Information Technology companies, Apple Inc. is in the top 1% for capital returned to shareholders. Capital Returned to Shareholders has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $41.9B in FY2016 to $110.2B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$106.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.2%. Ranks 1st among 241 companies in Information Technology.
Improved from $92.6B to $106.1B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+7866.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +4.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders decreased 3.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 241 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 (strong financial health signals)
- Strong profit margin: 26.9%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $106.1B | -3.7% |
| FY2024 | $110.2B | +19.0% |
| FY2023 | $92.6B | -11.2% |
| FY2022 | $104.2B | +3.8% |
| FY2021 | $100.4B | +16.2% |
| FY2020 | $86.4B | +6.7% |
| FY2019 | $81.0B | -6.3% |
| FY2018 | $86.5B | +89.3% |
| FY2017 | $45.7B | +9.1% |
| FY2016 | $41.9B | -10.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 21, 2026