Nvidia (NVDA -4.43%) was the largest company in the technology sector and overall in December 2025. Apple (AAPL -3.21%) was close behind in second, and Microsoft (MSFT -2.17%) was in third. The biggest tech companies by market cap are spread across a range of industries, including consumer electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, cloud computing, and e-commerce.
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The largest companies by market cap in the technology sector
(Editor’s note: Rankings are as of Feb. 3, 2026.)
Name and ticker
Market cap
Current price
Industry
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)
$4.3 trillion
$176.69
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)
$3.9 trillion
$263.68
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)
$2.9 trillion
$393.00
Software
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM)
$1.9 trillion
$374.55
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)
$1.5 trillion
$319.56
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
ASML (NASDAQ:ASML)
$562.2 billion
$1,450.56
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU)
$464.1 billion
$412.24
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL)
$417.9 billion
$145.14
Software
Samsung Electronics (OTC:SSNLF)
$432.4 billion
$64.82
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)
$326.4 billion
$200.19
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Data as of Mar 1, 2026. Showing 10 of 10 tickers.
Nvidia
Market cap: $4.39 trillion (as of Feb. 3)
Revenue (TTM): $187.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $131.1 billion
Five-year annualized return: 67.63%
Year founded: 1993
TTM = trailing 12 months.
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NASDAQ: NVDA
Nvidia
Today’s Change
(-4.43%) $-8.20
Current Price
$176.69
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$4.3T
Day’s Range
$176.56 - $182.58
52wk Range
$86.62 - $212.19
Volume
11M
Avg Vol
174M
Gross Margin
71.07%
Dividend Yield
0.02%
Nvidia (NVDA -4.43%) is a leader in the design and development of graphics processing units (GPUs). Its GPUs first gained popularity for use in video gaming and computers, and then as a way to mine cryptocurrency.
In recent years, Nvidia GPUs have been instrumental in training artificial intelligence (AI) models, driving up demand (and Nvidia’s share price). It has also been partnering with other AI companies. In September 2025, it announced plans to invest $5 billion in IBM (IBM -0.87%). Last year, Nvidia became the first company to hit market caps of $4 trillion and $5 trillion.
Apple
Market cap: $3.96 trillion (as of Feb. 3)
Revenue (TTM): $435.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $206.2 billion
Five-year annualized return: 15.67%
Year founded: 1976
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NASDAQ: AAPL
Apple
Today’s Change
(-3.40%) $-9.27
Current Price
$263.68
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$3.9T
Day’s Range
$262.89 - $272.83
52wk Range
$169.21 - $288.62
Volume
2.4M
Avg Vol
48M
Gross Margin
47.33%
Dividend Yield
0.39%
Apple (AAPL -3.21%) is a consumer electronics company with a long list of popular products, including the iPhone, MacBook, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods. It became the world’s biggest company in August 2011 and has spent quite a bit of time at the top since then. However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for Apple in recent years.
The Apple Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset, posted disappointing sales numbers. The release of Apple Intelligence, an AI technology, has also gotten mixed reviews, and the company is embroiled in an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Microsoft
Market cap: $3.05 trillion (as of Feb. 3)
Revenue (TTM): $305.5 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $209.5 billion
Five-year annualized return: 12.67%
Year founded: 1975
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NASDAQ: MSFT
Microsoft
Today’s Change
(-2.17%) $-8.72
Current Price
$393.00
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$2.9T
Day’s Range
$389.90 - $396.81
52wk Range
$344.79 - $555.45
Volume
2M
Avg Vol
32M
Gross Margin
68.59%
Dividend Yield
0.89%
Microsoft (MSFT -2.17%) is the largest software company, and it’s most well-known for the Windows operating system, which is used on about 68% of the world’s desktop computers. In addition, it offers a wide range of products, including Microsoft Office software, Azure cloud computing, and Xbox video game systems.
Like most major tech companies, Microsoft has invested heavily in AI. In 2019, it started investing in OpenAI and has since developed Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered digital assistant. During its 2025 fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025, Microsoft invested $88 billion to build AI-enabled data centers.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Market cap: $1.74 trillion (as of Feb. 3)
Revenue (TTM): $120.5 billion*
Gross profit (TTM): $72.2 billion*
Five-year annualized return: 23.81%
Year founded: 1987
*Converted from New Taiwan dollars.
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NYSE: TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Today’s Change
(-0.60%) $-2.26
Current Price
$374.55
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$1.9T
Day’s Range
$368.67 - $376.67
52wk Range
$134.25 - $390.20
Volume
455K
Avg Vol
13M
Gross Margin
58.73%
Dividend Yield
0.82%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM -0.60%) is a global leader in the research, design, and manufacture of semiconductors. It produces chips for many of the major tech companies, including Apple, its biggest customer.
This semiconductor company is investing heavily in its U.S. operations. As part of a U.S.-Taiwan trade deal reached in January 2026, TSMC has agreed to invest $250 billion to boost semiconductor, energy, and AI production in the U.S.
Broadcom (AVGO -0.67%) began as the semiconductor division of HP (HPQ +0.96%), but after a spinoff, multiple large acquisitions, and the AI boom, it’s now one of the top tech companies. In addition to semiconductors, it offers infrastructure software solutions.
Broadcom announced plans to purchase cloud computing and virtualization software company VMware in 2022. It completed the transaction in November 2023, enhancing its software business.
ASML
Market cap: $541.81 billion (as of Feb. 3)
Revenue (TTM): $38.6 billion*
Gross profit (TTM): $20.4 billion*
Five-year annualized return: 22.67%
Year founded: 1972
*Converted from euros.
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NASDAQ: ASML
ASML
Today’s Change
(-0.90%) $-13.24
Current Price
$1450.56
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$562B
Day’s Range
$1424.50 - $1461.72
52wk Range
$578.51 - $1547.22
Volume
1.4M
Avg Vol
1.7M
Gross Margin
52.80%
Dividend Yield
0.53%
Dutch tech giant ASML (ASML -0.94%) provides semiconductor equipment systems. Specifically, it manufactures photolithography machines that other companies use to make the most advanced semiconductors.
While ASML is based in the Netherlands, it operates around the world, including in Europe, the U.S., and Asia. Some of its largest clients include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Intel (INTC +0.30%), and Samsung (SSNL.F +55.02%).
Micron Technology
Market cap: $472.32 billion (as of Feb. 3)
Revenue (TTM): $42.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $19.2 billion
Five-year annualized return: 41.50%
Year founded: 1978
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NASDAQ: MU
Micron Technology
Today’s Change
(-0.80%) $-3.32
Current Price
$412.24
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$464B
Day’s Range
$401.27 - $417.89
52wk Range
$61.54 - $455.50
Volume
1.1M
Avg Vol
32M
Gross Margin
45.53%
Dividend Yield
0.11%
Micron Technology (MU -0.77%) is a memory and storage company with products that include DRAM solutions, flash-based SSDs, and multichip packages. The company’s high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products have become a crucial component of AI infrastructure.
Based in Boise, Idaho, Micron has locations around the world, including Taiwan, Japan, and China. In January 2026, it committed $24 billion to expand operations in Singapore.
Oracle
Market cap: $444.44 billion (as of Feb. 3)
Revenue (TTM): $61.0 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $41.8 billion
Five-year annualized return: 22.49%
Year founded: 1977
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NYSE: ORCL
Oracle
Today’s Change
(-3.44%) $-5.17
Current Price
$145.14
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$418B
Day’s Range
$142.10 - $146.06
52wk Range
$118.86 - $345.72
Volume
1.1M
Avg Vol
28M
Gross Margin
65.40%
Dividend Yield
1.38%
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OTC: SSNLF
Samsung Electronics
Today’s Change
(55.02%) $23.00
Current Price
$64.82
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$432B
Day’s Range
$64.82 - $64.82
52wk Range
$38.83 - $65.21
Volume
1.5K
Gross Margin
38.57%
Dividend Yield
1.80%
Based in South Korea, Samsung is a consumer electronics company known for its smartphones, tablets, and TVs. It recently announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first multi-folding smartphone. It also sells home appliances, including refrigerators and washing machines.
Samsung announced a shift toward high-end chips and AI-related products in 2024. Through this initiative, it aims to increase profitability and position itself as a leader in the growing AI market.
Advanced Micro Devices
Market cap: $394.51 billion (as of Feb. 3)
Revenue (TTM): $32.0 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $15.5 billion
Five-year annualized return: 22.88%
Year founded: 1969
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NASDAQ: AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Today’s Change
(-1.71%) $-3.49
Current Price
$200.19
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$326B
Day’s Range
$197.75 - $201.87
52wk Range
$76.48 - $267.08
Volume
1.2M
Avg Vol
35M
Gross Margin
45.99%
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD -1.71%), or AMD for short, is a computing company with a range of products that include processors, microprocessors, and GPUs. Like its biggest competitor, Nvidia, AMD has benefited from the growth of AI. It supplies tech companies with AI chips and AI accelerators for their data centers.
AMD also supplies custom central processing units (CPUs) and GPUs to video game companies. It’s partnered with Sony (SONY +2.08%) and Microsoft, so the PlayStation and Xbox consoles both rely on AMD’s technology.
Technology sector takeaways for investors
The tech sector is an exciting one, and it’s not unusual for companies in this sector to deliver market-beating returns. Most companies on this list have outperformed the S&P 500 over the last five years. Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron have done particularly well. The tradeoff is that tech stocks tend to be volatile and frequently trade at high valuations.
The Trump administration’s import tariffs are also a concern, since major tech companies have global supply chains. However, many tech companies have found ways to avoid or minimize tariffs, such as TSMC investing in U.S. semiconductor production.
There’s a greater risk associated with investing in tech stocks, and it’s important to carefully research growth prospects for any you’re considering. Even with the risk, technology companies are well worth it for the potential returns. After all, many of the world’s most successful companies are in the tech sector.
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The Largest Technology Companies by Market Cap in March 2026
Nvidia (NVDA -4.43%) was the largest company in the technology sector and overall in December 2025. Apple (AAPL -3.21%) was close behind in second, and Microsoft (MSFT -2.17%) was in third. The biggest tech companies by market cap are spread across a range of industries, including consumer electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, cloud computing, and e-commerce.
Image source: Getty Images.
The largest companies by market cap in the technology sector
(Editor’s note: Rankings are as of Feb. 3, 2026.)
Data as of Mar 1, 2026. Showing 10 of 10 tickers.
TTM = trailing 12 months.
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NASDAQ: NVDA
Nvidia
Today’s Change
(-4.43%) $-8.20
Current Price
$176.69
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$4.3T
Day’s Range
$176.56 - $182.58
52wk Range
$86.62 - $212.19
Volume
11M
Avg Vol
174M
Gross Margin
71.07%
Dividend Yield
0.02%
Nvidia (NVDA -4.43%) is a leader in the design and development of graphics processing units (GPUs). Its GPUs first gained popularity for use in video gaming and computers, and then as a way to mine cryptocurrency.
In recent years, Nvidia GPUs have been instrumental in training artificial intelligence (AI) models, driving up demand (and Nvidia’s share price). It has also been partnering with other AI companies. In September 2025, it announced plans to invest $5 billion in IBM (IBM -0.87%). Last year, Nvidia became the first company to hit market caps of $4 trillion and $5 trillion.
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NASDAQ: AAPL
Apple
Today’s Change
(-3.40%) $-9.27
Current Price
$263.68
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$3.9T
Day’s Range
$262.89 - $272.83
52wk Range
$169.21 - $288.62
Volume
2.4M
Avg Vol
48M
Gross Margin
47.33%
Dividend Yield
0.39%
Apple (AAPL -3.21%) is a consumer electronics company with a long list of popular products, including the iPhone, MacBook, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods. It became the world’s biggest company in August 2011 and has spent quite a bit of time at the top since then. However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for Apple in recent years.
The Apple Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset, posted disappointing sales numbers. The release of Apple Intelligence, an AI technology, has also gotten mixed reviews, and the company is embroiled in an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice.
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NASDAQ: MSFT
Microsoft
Today’s Change
(-2.17%) $-8.72
Current Price
$393.00
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$2.9T
Day’s Range
$389.90 - $396.81
52wk Range
$344.79 - $555.45
Volume
2M
Avg Vol
32M
Gross Margin
68.59%
Dividend Yield
0.89%
Microsoft (MSFT -2.17%) is the largest software company, and it’s most well-known for the Windows operating system, which is used on about 68% of the world’s desktop computers. In addition, it offers a wide range of products, including Microsoft Office software, Azure cloud computing, and Xbox video game systems.
Like most major tech companies, Microsoft has invested heavily in AI. In 2019, it started investing in OpenAI and has since developed Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered digital assistant. During its 2025 fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025, Microsoft invested $88 billion to build AI-enabled data centers.
*Converted from New Taiwan dollars.
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NYSE: TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Today’s Change
(-0.60%) $-2.26
Current Price
$374.55
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$1.9T
Day’s Range
$368.67 - $376.67
52wk Range
$134.25 - $390.20
Volume
455K
Avg Vol
13M
Gross Margin
58.73%
Dividend Yield
0.82%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM -0.60%) is a global leader in the research, design, and manufacture of semiconductors. It produces chips for many of the major tech companies, including Apple, its biggest customer.
This semiconductor company is investing heavily in its U.S. operations. As part of a U.S.-Taiwan trade deal reached in January 2026, TSMC has agreed to invest $250 billion to boost semiconductor, energy, and AI production in the U.S.
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NASDAQ: AVGO
Broadcom
Today’s Change
(-0.67%) $-2.14
Current Price
$319.56
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$1.5T
Day’s Range
$310.00 - $319.99
52wk Range
$138.10 - $414.61
Volume
767K
Avg Vol
30M
Gross Margin
64.71%
Dividend Yield
0.76%
Broadcom (AVGO -0.67%) began as the semiconductor division of HP (HPQ +0.96%), but after a spinoff, multiple large acquisitions, and the AI boom, it’s now one of the top tech companies. In addition to semiconductors, it offers infrastructure software solutions.
Broadcom announced plans to purchase cloud computing and virtualization software company VMware in 2022. It completed the transaction in November 2023, enhancing its software business.
*Converted from euros.
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NASDAQ: ASML
ASML
Today’s Change
(-0.90%) $-13.24
Current Price
$1450.56
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$562B
Day’s Range
$1424.50 - $1461.72
52wk Range
$578.51 - $1547.22
Volume
1.4M
Avg Vol
1.7M
Gross Margin
52.80%
Dividend Yield
0.53%
Dutch tech giant ASML (ASML -0.94%) provides semiconductor equipment systems. Specifically, it manufactures photolithography machines that other companies use to make the most advanced semiconductors.
While ASML is based in the Netherlands, it operates around the world, including in Europe, the U.S., and Asia. Some of its largest clients include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Intel (INTC +0.30%), and Samsung (SSNL.F +55.02%).
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NASDAQ: MU
Micron Technology
Today’s Change
(-0.80%) $-3.32
Current Price
$412.24
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$464B
Day’s Range
$401.27 - $417.89
52wk Range
$61.54 - $455.50
Volume
1.1M
Avg Vol
32M
Gross Margin
45.53%
Dividend Yield
0.11%
Micron Technology (MU -0.77%) is a memory and storage company with products that include DRAM solutions, flash-based SSDs, and multichip packages. The company’s high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products have become a crucial component of AI infrastructure.
Based in Boise, Idaho, Micron has locations around the world, including Taiwan, Japan, and China. In January 2026, it committed $24 billion to expand operations in Singapore.
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NYSE: ORCL
Oracle
Today’s Change
(-3.44%) $-5.17
Current Price
$145.14
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$418B
Day’s Range
$142.10 - $146.06
52wk Range
$118.86 - $345.72
Volume
1.1M
Avg Vol
28M
Gross Margin
65.40%
Dividend Yield
1.38%
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OTC: SSNLF
Samsung Electronics
Today’s Change
(55.02%) $23.00
Current Price
$64.82
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$432B
Day’s Range
$64.82 - $64.82
52wk Range
$38.83 - $65.21
Volume
1.5K
Gross Margin
38.57%
Dividend Yield
1.80%
Based in South Korea, Samsung is a consumer electronics company known for its smartphones, tablets, and TVs. It recently announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first multi-folding smartphone. It also sells home appliances, including refrigerators and washing machines.
Samsung announced a shift toward high-end chips and AI-related products in 2024. Through this initiative, it aims to increase profitability and position itself as a leader in the growing AI market.
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NASDAQ: AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Today’s Change
(-1.71%) $-3.49
Current Price
$200.19
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$326B
Day’s Range
$197.75 - $201.87
52wk Range
$76.48 - $267.08
Volume
1.2M
Avg Vol
35M
Gross Margin
45.99%
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD -1.71%), or AMD for short, is a computing company with a range of products that include processors, microprocessors, and GPUs. Like its biggest competitor, Nvidia, AMD has benefited from the growth of AI. It supplies tech companies with AI chips and AI accelerators for their data centers.
AMD also supplies custom central processing units (CPUs) and GPUs to video game companies. It’s partnered with Sony (SONY +2.08%) and Microsoft, so the PlayStation and Xbox consoles both rely on AMD’s technology.
Technology sector takeaways for investors
The tech sector is an exciting one, and it’s not unusual for companies in this sector to deliver market-beating returns. Most companies on this list have outperformed the S&P 500 over the last five years. Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron have done particularly well. The tradeoff is that tech stocks tend to be volatile and frequently trade at high valuations.
The Trump administration’s import tariffs are also a concern, since major tech companies have global supply chains. However, many tech companies have found ways to avoid or minimize tariffs, such as TSMC investing in U.S. semiconductor production.
There’s a greater risk associated with investing in tech stocks, and it’s important to carefully research growth prospects for any you’re considering. Even with the risk, technology companies are well worth it for the potential returns. After all, many of the world’s most successful companies are in the tech sector.
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About the Author
Lyle Daly is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering information technology and cryptocurrency. Lyle has been a contributor at the financial services company since 2018. His work has been featured on USA Today, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Fox Business, and Nasdaq. Before joining The Motley Fool, he wrote for financial brands including Intuit.
TMFLyleDaly
X@LyleDaly
Lyle Daly has positions in ASML, Broadcom, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends ASML, Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, HP, Intel, International Business Machines, Micron Technology, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.