Central Pacific Bank Trust Division Boosts Apple Inc. $AAPL Stake

Institutional investor increases holdings in tech giant by 11.1% in Q4 2025

Mar. 24, 2026 at 7:40am

Central Pacific Bank Trust Division, a Hawaii-based institutional investor, grew its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 11.1% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 82,268 shares of the iPhone maker's stock, valued at $22,365,000 as of the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

Apple is one of the most widely held and closely watched stocks among institutional investors. An increase in ownership by a major fund like Central Pacific Bank Trust Division could signal growing confidence in the company's long-term prospects and future performance.

The details

Central Pacific Bank Trust Division's increased stake in Apple comes as the tech giant faces a mix of positive and negative sentiment from analysts and investors. While the company has received praise for its upcoming software and services announcements at the WWDC conference and potential new hardware like a foldable iPhone, it also faces headwinds from supply chain cost pressures and regulatory risks in Europe.

  • Central Pacific Bank Trust Division disclosed its increased Apple stake in a 13F filing for the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Apple's WWDC conference, where it is expected to showcase AI advancements and other software updates, is scheduled for June 8-12, 2026.

The players

Central Pacific Bank Trust Division

A Hawaii-based institutional investor that manages a portfolio of stocks, including a significant position in Apple Inc.

Apple Inc.

A multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, known for its consumer electronics, software, and digital services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

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