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Apple sets an unprecedented profit pace within the GAFAM group in 2023
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Apple sets an unprecedented profit pace within the GAFAM group in 2023
After navigating through the economic difficulties presented in 2022, the technology sector has demonstrated resilience and growth, with many companies seeing increases in revenue and stock value.
Apple sets an unprecedented profit pace within the GAFAM group in 2023
After navigating through the economic difficulties presented in 2022, the technology sector has demonstrated resilience and growth, with many companies seeing increases in revenue and stock value.
Apple, in particular, has distinguished itself from its peers in the GAFAM group (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft), achieving an exceptional rate of profit in 2023.
According to the data from AltIndex.com, Apple's earnings for 2023 amounted to $3,074 per second, a rate significantly higher than that of any other major technology company.
Over the twelve months ending December 31, 2023, Apple reported a net income of $96.9 billion. Although this represents a 2.8% decline compared to the previous year, the earning rate of $3,074 per second illustrates Apple's substantial profit generation capability. This figure also highlights the period it takes for Apple to earn the equivalent of the average American household's annual income, which is around $75,000.
Microsoft and Alphabet follow Apple in the profitability per second metric, with earnings of $2,443 and $2,115 respectively. On the lower end of the scale, Meta and Amazon generated $942 and $636 per second, respectively.
In addition to its profit achievements, Apple's stock value grew considerably over the past year, with an increase of $390 billion. The company's market capitalization was recorded at $2.41 trillion in February 2023 and saw a 16% rise to $2.8 trillion. Other technology giants reported even higher increases in their stock values for the same period.
Apple's market performance and financial strategy have drawn attention from investors, as highlighted by its AI score of 60 out of 100 on the AltIndex platform and a sentiment score of 78 out of 100. These scores indicate a generally positive outlook from the investing community.
This financial data portrays Apple's prominent position in the technology industry, emphasizing its strong performance and growth amidst the recovery from the economic challenges faced in 2022.
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