Company Facts Lookup
Get comprehensive information about any public company including market cap, industry details, SEC filings, and financial data using stock ticker or CIK.
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API Integration Guide
Learn how to integrate this API into your applications with code examples and detailed documentation.
/api/company/factsBase URL
https://www.apipick.comFull Endpoint
https://www.apipick.com/api/company/factstickerStock ticker symbol (use either ticker or cik, not both)
Example: AAPLcikCentral Index Key (CIK) number (use either ticker or cik, not both)
Example: 0000320193cURL Request
# Search by ticker symbol
curl -X GET "https://www.apipick.com/api/company/facts?ticker=AAPL" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
# Search by CIK number
curl -X GET "https://www.apipick.com/api/company/facts?cik=0000320193" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API keyJSON Response
{
"company_facts": {
"ticker": "AAPL",
"name": "Apple Inc.",
"cik": "0000320193",
"industry": "Technology",
"sector": "Consumer Electronics",
"exchange": "NASDAQ",
"market_cap": 3000000000000,
"number_of_employees": 164000,
"website_url": "https://www.apple.com",
"sec_filings_url": "https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=320193"
}
}✓Best Practices
- • Always include x-api-key header
- • Always handle errors gracefully
- • Validate input data before sending
- • Use HTTPS for secure communication
- • Cache responses when appropriate
ℹResponse Headers
- • Content-Type: application/json
- • x-api-key: Required for authentication
- • Status codes: 200 (success), 400 (error), 401 (unauthorized)
- • No rate limiting applied
Comprehensive Company Data
Financial Data
Market capitalization, employee count, shares outstanding and other key financial metrics
Company Profile
Industry classification, sector details, location, and corporate structure information
SEC Information
Direct links to SEC filings, CIK numbers, and regulatory compliance data
Perfect for These Use Cases
Investment Research
Quick company analysis for investment decisions and portfolio research
Financial Analysis
Market cap analysis, sector comparison, and financial benchmarking
Due Diligence
Company verification for business partnerships and vendor assessments
Academic Research
Corporate structure analysis and industry classification studies
Reliable Data Sources
SEC Database Integration
- • Official SEC filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K reports
- • CIK verification: Company identification keys
- • EDGAR database: Real-time regulatory data
- • SIC codes: Standard industrial classification
Market Data Coverage
- • All major exchanges: NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX
- • Public companies: All SEC-registered entities
- • Current data: Up-to-date market information
- • Historical records: IPO dates and listings
Search Methods
Stock Ticker Search
Search using standard stock ticker symbols for quick company lookup.
Examples:
• AAPL - Apple Inc.
• MSFT - Microsoft Corporation
• GOOGL - Alphabet Inc.
• TSLA - Tesla Inc.
CIK Number Search
Use Central Index Key (CIK) numbers for precise SEC database queries.
Examples:
• 0000320193 - Apple Inc.
• 0000789019 - Microsoft Corporation
• 0001652044 - Alphabet Inc.
• 0001318605 - Tesla Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of companies can I search for?
A: You can search for any publicly traded company that files with the SEC. This includes companies listed on NYSE, NASDAQ, and other major US exchanges.
Q: How current is the financial data?
A: The data is sourced from official SEC filings and is updated regularly. Market cap and other financial metrics reflect the most recent available filings.
Q: What is a CIK number and how do I find it?
A: CIK (Central Index Key) is a unique identifier assigned by the SEC to each company. You can find CIK numbers on the SEC's EDGAR database or by first searching with a ticker symbol using our tool.