Apple has been a publicly traded company since December 12, 1980 , so as of July 2026 that is about 45 years and 7 months.

Quick Scoop

  • Apple’s stock market debut was on December 12, 1980.
  • Its IPO price was $22 per share.
  • That makes Apple one of the longest-standing major public tech companies still trading today.

Timeline

Event| Date
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Apple goes public| December 12, 1980 14
Time since IPO as of July 2, 2026| About 45 years, 7 months 14

Extra Context

Apple’s IPO was a big event at the time, and it helped set the stage for the company’s later rise into one of the world’s most valuable public firms.