Motley Fool: Apple at $270.97 Still Top Stock to Hand Grandkids

A Motley Fool contributor reaffirms Apple (AAPL.OQ) as his favorite long-term stock to pass to grandkids, driven by unmatched brand loyalty and ecosystem durability despite regulatory risks to its walled garden. The article, published twice on April 30, 2026, cites stellar returns—~20% annualized since 1980 IPO (turning $1,000 into ~$3M) and +1,000% (~29% annualized) over the past decade—plus loyalty stats: 96.4% iPhone upgrade intent, 92% retention, and NPS of 61. At a $4.0T market cap, the bullish buy-and-hold pitch counters its absence from Motley Fool's Stock Advisor top-10 list, bolstering sustained investor conviction.