Stocks analysis

AAPL vs ADI Stock Comparison

Scores Breakdown

Metric AAPL ADI
📈 Growth 22/30 28/30
💰 Profitability 14/20 18/20
🏦 Financial Health 18/20 18/20
💵 Valuation 15/20 14/20
⚠️ Risk (lower is better) 6/10 5/10
Overall Score 73/100 83/100

Side-by-Side Summaries

AAPL Analysis ADI Analysis

📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over 8 quarters Apple progressed from Revenues of $94.93B in 2024Q4 to $109.42B in 2026Q3, with a notable mid-period spike to $143.76B in 2025Q3. Net income rose from $14.74B to $29.79B, signaling solid earnings growth despite volatility in quarterly mix. The sequence ends with higher absolute revenue and sustained profitability versus the start, though the pace is uneven.

💰 Margins & Cash Flow

Gross margin fluctuated: early quarters near the 60%+ range, dipping to the mid-40s–50s during 2025Q3, then stabilizing around the low- to mid-50% range in 2026. Operating margin followed suit, with positive cash flow from operations in most quarters and generally positive free cash flow despite variable investing cash flow. Net cash from operating activities remained positive across the window; financing cash flows were typically negative.

🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Assets stay robust at roughly $330B–$379B, with liabilities around $264B–$291B and equity in the $56B–$88B range, indicating a solid balance sheet. Current assets exceed current liabilities in most periods, supporting liquidity, while long-term debt remains modest relative to earnings power.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: iPhone and Services acceleration; broad ecosystem and high-margin software/services expansion.
  • Risks: demand cyclicality and competitive/margin pressure; regulatory/valuation sensitivity to hardware cycles.

📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over the eight quarters, ADI demonstrates a clear uptrend in top-line and bottom-line. Revenues rose from about $2.44B in 2024 Q4 to about $4.02B in 2026 Q3, a roughly 64% expansion. Net income to parent grew from about $478M in 2024 Q4 to about $1.34B in 2026 Q3, despite a dip in 2025 Q1, indicating improving profitability and operating leverage. The sequence shows steady quarterly progression and resilience during 2025.

💰 Margins & Cash Flow

Gross margin runs in the mid-60s percent across quarters, supporting sustainable returns as revenue scales. Operating income remains robust, with healthy leverage by 2026 Q3. Cash flow from operating activities stayed positive across the period (e.g., around $1.6B in several quarters) even as investing/financing cash flows varied; free cash flow is generally supported by earnings.

🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Balance sheet is robust: Equity around $33–35B and total assets near $48B, with liabilities around $14B, implying conservative leverage. Current ratio fluctuates above 1, signaling solid liquidity.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: AI/Data Center demand for precision analog ICs; automotive/industrial end markets.
  • Risks: Semiconductor cyclicality and sensitivity to inventory/price shifts; valuation sensitivity and macro headwinds.