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Apple CEO compensation packages disclosed

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026

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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The disclosure of executive compensation packages is routine and unlikely to materially affect Apple's stock price. However, the transition of leadership from Tim Cook to John Ternus may be viewed positively as a continuation of stable management, with performance-based incentives aligning executives with shareholder interests.

Technology
Event Summary

Apple Inc. disclosed in a filing with the United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2026, the compensation packages for its new CEO John Ternus and outgoing CEO Tim Cook, who transitions to executive chairman. Ternus will receive a package worth about $58 million in fiscal 2027, including a $3 million base salary and a $55 million stock award, with 75% of the equity tied to Apple's performance relative to the S&P 500. Cook will receive about $47 million, with his salary reduced to $2 million and a $45 million stock award, half tied to performance. Cook's total compensation as CEO in 2025 was $74.3 million. Cook led Apple for 15 years, growing annual revenue to nearly $500 billion and boosting shares by over 2,200%.

Key Actions
100 Apple Inc. announced John Ternus
90 Apple Inc. transitioned Cook to chairman Tim Cook
70 Apple Inc. disclosed compensation
Entities Involved
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Apple Inc.
Apple disclosed compensation packages for its new CEO and executive chairman, reflecting a leadership transition. The company's stock performance under Cook was strong, and the new packages are designed to incentivize performance.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 10.0
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John Ternus
John Ternus became CEO on September 1, 2026, with a compensation package of about $58 million for fiscal 2027. His pay is heavily tied to Apple's performance relative to the S&P 500, aligning his interests with shareholders.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Tim Cook
Tim Cook transitioned to executive chairman after 15 years as CEO, with a compensation package of about $47 million. His tenure saw Apple's revenue grow to nearly $500 billion and shares rise over 2,200%.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 10.0
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S&P 500
The S&P 500 is used as a benchmark for Apple's performance-based equity awards for both John Ternus and Tim Cook, linking their compensation to relative market performance.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission
The United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission received Apple's filing disclosing executive compensation, a routine regulatory requirement.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Apple Inc. related ↔ John Ternus
Apple Inc. related ↔ Tim Cook
Apple Inc. related ↔ S&P 500
Apple Inc. related ↔ United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission
John Ternus successor ↔ Tim Cook John Ternus is the new CEO of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook, who has transitioned to Executive Chairman and will provide st
S&P 500 related ↔ United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission
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