Evaluating John Ternus: Can He Match Tim Cook’s 15-Year 2,720% Return for Apple Investors?

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**Apple Announcement Summary**

Tim Cook has stepped down as CEO of Apple after 15 years, during which the company’s stock surged by 2,720%. John Ternus has been named the new CEO, taking over amid rising challenges, including increased memory costs leading to margin pressure. Apple is set to launch the latest iPhone models during its Surprise and Shine event on September 9, with expectations for the iPhone 18 and an Ultra foldable variant.

Currently, iPhone sales have risen over 20% for the past three quarters, contributing to Apple’s significant market presence, with an estimated 1.6 billion active units in circulation as of mid-2026. Despite these gains, management is wary about future growth due to higher production costs and fluctuating sales forecasts.

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