Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Overview
Apple has an "i" for revolutionary technology. Since its release, the company's iPhone has spurred a revolution in cell phones and mobile computing. It also continues to innovate its core Mac desktop and laptop computers, all of which feature its OS X operating system, including the iMac all-in-one desktop and MacBook portable for the consumer and education markets, and the high-end Mac Pro and MacBook Pro for consumers and professionals involved in design and publishing. Apple scored a runaway hit with its digital music players (iPod) and online music store (iTunes). Its iPad tablet computer has become another game-changer in the consumer market. Apple gets nearly 40% of sales from customers in the US.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ: AAPL) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | September |
| 2011 Sales (mil.) | £69,268.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 66.0% |
| 2011 Net Income (mil.) | £16,587.5 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 85.0% |
| 2011 Employees | 63,300 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 28.1% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)
| CEO and Director | Timothy D. (Tim) Cook (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| SVP and CFO | Peter Oppenheimer |
| VP Software Technology | Guy (Bud) Tribble |
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Top competitors of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)
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Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #35 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011)
- #21 in FORTUNE's Fastest-Growing Companies (September 2011)
- S&P 500
- Dow Jones Global Titans
- #35 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)
- #3 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)

