AAPL SEC Filing News — Apple Inc.

Latest SEC filings for Apple Inc. (AAPL) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-31.

Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; Mac, a line of personal computers; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and wearables, home, and accessories comprising AirPods, Apple Vision Pro, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod, as well as Apple branded and third-party accessories. It also provides AppleCare support and cloud services; and operates v…
Sector: Technology Industry: Consumer Electronics Market Cap: $4.5T CIK: 320193
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Signals
10
Bearish Signals
11
Insider Transactions
3
Material Events (8-K)
2
Periodic Reports
Insider activity for AAPL has skewed bearish recently. Of the 20 filings tracked, 10 carry bearish signals (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
AAPL Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-04-03 — 2026-07-31
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 7 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Transaction
$142.38M
LEVINSON ARTHUR D · 2026-05-06
250,000 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
4
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-07-31

AAPL filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

Apple Inc. filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-30

AAPL filed 8-K — material company event

Apple Inc. filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-17

AAPL insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Newstead Jennifer (SVP, GC and Secretary) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Newstead Jennifer (SVP, GC and Secretary) Shares: 46,342
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-06-17

AAPL insider Borders Ben (Principal Accounting Officer) sold 116 shares (~$34.2K)

Borders Ben, listed as Principal Accounting Officer at Apple Inc., reported an open-market sale of 116 AAPL shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Borders Ben (Principal Accounting Officer) Shares: 116 Est. Value: $34.2K
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-29

AAPL insider LEVINSON ARTHUR D (Director) sold 50,000 shares (~$15.55M)

LEVINSON ARTHUR D, listed as Director at Apple Inc., reported an open-market sale of 50,000 AAPL shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: LEVINSON ARTHUR D (Director) Shares: 50,000 Est. Value: $15.55M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-27

AAPL Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by LEVINSON ARTHUR D (50,000 shares) ~$31.10M

LEVINSON ARTHUR D filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell AAPL (Apple Inc.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: LEVINSON ARTHUR D Shares: 50,000 Est. Value: $31.10M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-12

AAPL insider Borders Ben (Principal Accounting Officer) sold 1,274 shares (~$369.5K)

Borders Ben, listed as Principal Accounting Officer at Apple Inc., reported an open-market sale of 1,274 AAPL shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Borders Ben (Principal Accounting Officer) Shares: 1,274 Est. Value: $369.5K
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-08

AAPL insider LEVINSON ARTHUR D (Director) sold 250,000 shares (~$71.19M)

LEVINSON ARTHUR D, listed as Director at Apple Inc., reported an open-market sale of 250,000 AAPL shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: LEVINSON ARTHUR D (Director) Shares: 250,000 Est. Value: $71.19M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-06

AAPL Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by LEVINSON ARTHUR D (250,000 shares) ~$142.38M

LEVINSON ARTHUR D filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell AAPL (Apple Inc.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: LEVINSON ARTHUR D Shares: 250,000 Est. Value: $142.38M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-05

AAPL Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by KATHERINE L ADAMS (43,000 shares) ~$24.08M

KATHERINE L ADAMS filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell AAPL (Apple Inc.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: KATHERINE L ADAMS Shares: 43,000 Est. Value: $24.08M
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-05-01

AAPL filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

Apple Inc. filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-04-30

AAPL filed 8-K — material company event

Apple Inc. filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-04-27

AAPL insider Parekh Kevan (Senior Vice President, CFO) sold 1,534 shares (~$421.9K)

Parekh Kevan, listed as Senior Vice President, CFO at Apple Inc., reported an open-market sale of 1,534 AAPL shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Parekh Kevan (Senior Vice President, CFO) Shares: 1,534 Est. Value: $421.9K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-04-23

AAPL Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by KEVAN PAREKH (1,534 shares) ~$838.1K

KEVAN PAREKH filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell AAPL (Apple Inc.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: KEVAN PAREKH Shares: 1,534 Est. Value: $838.1K
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-04-20

AAPL filed 8-K — material company event

Apple Inc. filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-17

AAPL insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Borders Ben (Principal Accounting Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Borders Ben (Principal Accounting Officer) Shares: 2,609
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-17

AAPL insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Parekh Kevan (Senior Vice President, CFO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Parekh Kevan (Senior Vice President, CFO) Shares: 15,721
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-04-03

AAPL insider O'BRIEN DEIRDRE (Senior Vice President) sold 30,002 shares (~$7.66M)

O'BRIEN DEIRDRE, listed as Senior Vice President at Apple Inc., reported an open-market sale of 30,002 AAPL shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: O'BRIEN DEIRDRE (Senior Vice President) Shares: 30,002 Est. Value: $7.66M
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-03

AAPL insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Khan Sabih (COO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Khan Sabih (COO) Shares: 97,634
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-04-03

AAPL insider COOK TIMOTHY D (Director, Chief Executive Officer) sold 64,949 shares (~$16.51M)

COOK TIMOTHY D, listed as Director, Chief Executive Officer at Apple Inc., reported an open-market sale of 64,949 AAPL shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: COOK TIMOTHY D (Director, Chief Executive Officer) Shares: 64,949 Est. Value: $16.51M

Understanding Apple Inc.'s SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of AAPL shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that Apple Inc. must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering Apple Inc.'s financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — AAPL SEC Filings

What SEC filings does Apple Inc. submit to the SEC?

Apple Inc. (AAPL) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about AAPL?

A Form 4 for AAPL discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from Apple Inc.?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for AAPL?

The 10-K is Apple Inc.'s annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all AAPL SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical Apple Inc. filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for AAPL. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does Apple Inc. file with the SEC?

Apple Inc. files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling AAPL shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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