US Supreme Court to Hear Apple's Appeal in Epic Games Dispute

Key Facts

1The US Supreme Court agreed to hear Apple's appeal of a contempt ruling in its legal battle with Epic Games.

Amid increasing regulatory scrutiny on Big Tech, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear Apple's appeal of a contempt ruling in its legal battle with Epic Games. The decision follows a lower court finding that Apple violated a prior injunction related to App Store policies, according to reports.

This development marks the latest chapter in a legal dispute dating back to 2020 over Apple's commission on in-app purchases. Apple shares (AAPL) closed at $289.36 on June 30, 2026, per market data. For context, shares of Google (GOOGL) ended at $356.94, Meta (META) at $560.87, and Microsoft (MSFT) at $370.96 on the same date.

Investors will watch for the Supreme Court's schedule for oral arguments, likely in the next term starting October. Apple stock closed at $289.36 (close of June 30), with a daily range of $280.70–$289.94. Any regulatory or legislative developments affecting the App Store business model remain key catalysts.