Apple Returns to No.1 Market Cap Surpassing MS... 'Vision Pro' Orders Increase (Update)

Apple has reclaimed its position as the company with the highest market capitalization, surpassing Microsoft (MS).

On the 22nd (local time) in the New York stock market, Apple's stock price closed at $193.89, up 1.22% from the previous trading day. Its market capitalization rose to $2.998 trillion, approaching the $3 trillion mark. On the same day, Microsoft's stock price fell by 0.54%, closing with a market capitalization of $2.947 trillion, ceding the top market cap spot to Apple. This marks the first time in six trading days since the 11th that Apple has regained the number one market capitalization position. Apple has been rising for three consecutive trading days, supported by strength in technology stocks.

Apple's stock price increase on this day is attributed to strong pre-sales of the mixed reality (MR) headset, the Vision Pro.

Guo Mingqi, a Taiwan-based Apple specialist and analyst at TF Securities, estimated that Apple sold up to 180,000 units of the Vision Pro over the past weekend. This figure far exceeds the initial sales forecast of 60,000 to 80,000 units. It also means that Apple sold about one-third of its annual sales forecast of 500,000 to 600,000 units in just two days.

However, since Apple's initial new products tend to be purchased mainly by enthusiasts, there is a possibility that demand may decline afterward. The price is also relatively high. The 256GB storage model is priced at $3,499, while the 512GB and 1TB models are priced at $3,699 and $3,899, respectively. Including various accessories such as the product case and battery, the total cost easily exceeds $4,000.

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