12 Most Widely Held Stocks by Individuals in 2025

5. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 166

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a global technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and digital services. Its flagship products include the iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods, along with software ecosystems like iOS, macOS, and iCloud. AAPL also operates a growing services business, offering Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Pay, iCloud, and the App Store. The company is known for its integrated hardware-software approach, premium design, and proprietary chip technology, including Apple Silicon (M-series chips). The California-based company ranked first on our recent list of 10 Most Profitable Large Cap Stocks to Buy Now.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) delivered strong financial results for the December quarter, posting record revenue of $124.3 billion, a 4% YoY increase, and record EPS of $2.40, up 10%. The company set all-time revenue records across major markets, including the Americas, Europe, Japan, and the rest of Asia Pacific, while also achieving record sales in emerging regions such as Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia. Its Services segment reached an all-time high of $26.3 billion in revenue, growing 14% YoY, and generated nearly $100 billion in revenue over the past 12 months. AAPL’s installed base expanded to a new peak of over 2.35 billion active devices, reflecting the continued strength of its ecosystem.

Product revenue remained robust, with iPhone sales reaching $69.1 billion, marking record revenue levels across numerous markets. Mac revenue grew 16% year-over-year to $9 billion, while iPad sales increased 15% to $8.1 billion. The Wearables, Home, and Accessories segment contributed $11.7 billion in revenue. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) also maintained strong profitability, with an overall gross margin of 46.9%, product margins at 39.3%, and services margins at an impressive 75%. Looking ahead, management expects total revenue for the March quarter to grow in the low to mid-single digits year-over-year, despite a projected 2.5 percentage point impact from foreign exchange headwinds. Services revenue is anticipated to see low double-digit growth in the March quarter, further reinforcing the company’s strong position in recurring revenue streams. Besides 166 hedge funds owning the stock, AAPL is also one of the most widely held stocks by individuals.