Stocks analysis

AAPL vs ABNB Stock Comparison

Scores Breakdown

Metric AAPL ABNB
📈 Growth 18/30 14/30
💰 Profitability 16/20 18/20
🏦 Financial Health 18/20 15/20
💵 Valuation 14/20 10/20
⚠️ Risk (lower is better) 4/10 6/10
Overall Score 72/100 61/100

Side-by-Side Summaries

AAPL Analysis ABNB Analysis

📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over eight quarters, Apple shows revenue volatility but an overall uptick: from approximately Revenues 94.93B in 2024 Q3 to about 111.18B in 2026 Q2, a gain of ~16B. Net income rose from about 21.45B to ~29.58B, though quarterly results swing with mid-cycle peaks (e.g., 2025 Q1) and pullbacks (2025 Q2) that temper a steady climb.

💰 Margins & Cash Flow

Gross margin remains robust, typically in the high-40s percent range. Operating leverage is evident as operating income stays positive even when revenues pause. Cash flow shows resilience: Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities is generally positive across quarters, with seasonal peaks; investing cash outflows are typical, while financing activity cash flows vary by quarter.

🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Assets exceed liabilities by a wide margin, with sizable current assets and a strong equity base. Debt levels are manageable relative to cash generation, and the balance sheet demonstrates liquidity headroom to support ongoing capex and buybacks.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Premium hardware and Services expansion; margin resilience amid product cycles
  • Risks: Valuation sensitivity to growth prospects; cyclicality and FX/macro headwinds

📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory

8 quarters show revenue starting at 2.748B (2024 Q2) and ending at 2.678B (2026 Q1), a small decline; a peak of 4.095B in 2025 Q3 underscores episodic demand strength. Net income rose from 461M in 2024 Q2 to a high of 1.374B in 2025 Q3, then declined to 160M in 2026 Q1, highlighting volatility with a mid-period peak.

💰 Margins & Cash Flow

Gross margin remains elevated, with gross_profit relative to revenue above ~75-85%; for 2026 Q1, gross_profit 2.097B vs. revenue 2.678B implies ~78% margin. Operating cash flow has been positive in most quarters, notably 1.708B in 2026 Q1 and 1.356B in 2025 Q3, while investing activities are generally negative and financing moves swing cash flow.

🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Balance sheet shows resilient assets of about $26.8B with current assets around $23.6B and equity near $7.64B in 2026 Q1; debt includes $2.48B long-term, supporting liquidity. This mix supports liquidity even in travel-cycle downturns, though elevated liabilities vs. equity suggest moderate leverage.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: travel demand rebound, Airbnb network effects
  • Risks: travel volatility, regulatory/competitive pressures, valuation sensitivity to growth deceleration