📊Company Information Database

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.

Market CapSEC FilingsFinancial Data
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Enter a stock ticker symbol. Examples: AAPL (Apple), MSFT (Microsoft), GOOGL (Google)

API Integration Guide

Learn how to integrate this API into your applications with code examples and detailed documentation.

API Overview
Get comprehensive company information including market cap, industry details, and SEC filings
GET
/api/company/facts

Base URL

https://www.apipick.com

Full Endpoint

https://www.apipick.com/api/company/facts
Parameters
Required and optional parameters for this API
ticker
optional
string

Stock ticker symbol (use either ticker or cik, not both)

Example: AAPL
cik
optional
string

Central Index Key (CIK) number (use either ticker or cik, not both)

Example: 0000320193
Code Examples
Copy and paste these examples to quickly integrate the API into your application

cURL 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"
Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key
Response Example
Example response from the API

JSON 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"
  }
}
Integration Tips

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

Response 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

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Financial Data

Market capitalization, employee count, shares outstanding and other key financial metrics

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Company Profile

Industry classification, sector details, location, and corporate structure information

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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.