Apple (AAPL) Announces $110 Billion Stock Buyback Program for 2024

Apple (AAPL) has authorized a $110 billion stock buyback for 2024, marking its largest-ever repurchase program under CEO Tim Cook. Since 2011, Apple has repurchased $877 billion in shares, reducing outstanding shares from 26 billion to 14.6 billion by July 2026, a decrease of about 44%. With a market cap of $4.6 trillion as of August 19, 2023, the new buyback authorization could buy back just over 2% of the company. This is significant for shareholders as it enhances their ownership percentage, although the company's P/E ratio has increased to 36 times trailing earnings.