The Largest Technology Companies by Market Cap in March 2026

Nvidia (NVDA +0.64%) is the largest company in the technology sector and overall in March 2026. Apple (AAPL +0.01%) is close behind in second, and Microsoft (MSFT -0.25%) is 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 March 4, 2026.)

Name and ticker Market cap Current price Industry
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) $4.5 trillion $185.94 Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) $3.8 trillion $260.86 Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) $3.0 trillion $404.73 Software
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) $1.8 trillion $354.21 Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) $1.6 trillion $341.61 Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Samsung Electronics (OTC:SSNLF) $432.4 billion $64.82 Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals
ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) $533.2 billion $1,387.62 Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) $453.7 billion $418.69 Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) $429.4 billion $163.12 Software

Data as of Mar 11, 2026. Showing 9 of 9 tickers.

  1. Nvidia

  • Market cap: $4.45 trillion (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $215.9 billion
  • Gross profit (TTM): $153.5 billion
  • Five-year annualized return: 69.76%
  • Year founded: 1993

TTM = trailing 12 months.

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NASDAQ: NVDA

Nvidia

Today’s Change

(0.64%) $1.18

Current Price

$185.94

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$4.5T

Day’s Range

$184.45 - $187.62

52wk Range

$86.62 - $212.19

Volume

4.7M

Avg Vol

177M

Gross Margin

71.07%

Dividend Yield

0.02%

Nvidia (NVDA +0.64%) 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 later for mining cryptocurrency.

In recent years, Nvidia GPUs have been instrumental in training artificial intelligence (AI) models, driving up demand (and Nvidia’s share price). Last year, Nvidia became the first company to hit market caps of $4 trillion and $5 trillion.

  1. Apple

  • Market cap: $3.86 trillion (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $435.6 billion
  • Gross profit (TTM): $206.2 billion
  • Five-year annualized return: 17.27%
  • Year founded: 1976

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NASDAQ: AAPL

Apple

Today’s Change

(0.01%) $0.03

Current Price

$260.86

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$3.8T

Day’s Range

$259.55 - $262.11

52wk Range

$169.21 - $288.62

Volume

1.2M

Avg Vol

48M

Gross Margin

47.33%

Dividend Yield

0.40%

Apple (AAPL +0.01%) 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.

  1. Microsoft

  • Market cap: $3.01 trillion (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $305.5 billion
  • Gross profit (TTM): $209.5 billion
  • Five-year annualized return: 13.09%
  • Year founded: 1975

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NASDAQ: MSFT

Microsoft

Today’s Change

(-0.25%) $-1.03

Current Price

$404.73

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$3.0T

Day’s Range

$401.60 - $409.00

52wk Range

$344.79 - $555.45

Volume

1.3M

Avg Vol

34M

Gross Margin

68.59%

Dividend Yield

0.86%

Microsoft (MSFT -0.25%) is the largest software company, and it’s most well-known for the Windows operating system, which is used on about 67% 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.

  1. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

  • Market cap: $1.85 trillion (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $120.4 billion*
  • Gross profit (TTM): $72.1 billion*
  • Five-year annualized return: 25.57%
  • Year founded: 1987

*Converted from New Taiwan dollars.

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NYSE: TSM

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Today’s Change

(2.05%) $7.12

Current Price

$354.21

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$1.8T

Day’s Range

$350.40 - $357.30

52wk Range

$134.25 - $390.20

Volume

580K

Avg Vol

13M

Gross Margin

58.73%

Dividend Yield

0.89%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.05%) 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.

  1. Broadcom

  • Market cap: $1.51 trillion (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $63.9 billion
  • Gross profit (TTM): $43.3 billion
  • Five-year annualized return: 49.75%
  • Year founded: 1961 (HP Associates), 2005 (Avago Technologies), 2016 (Broadcom Limited)

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NASDAQ: AVGO

Broadcom

Today’s Change

(-0.28%) $-0.97

Current Price

$341.61

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$1.6T

Day’s Range

$338.25 - $345.80

52wk Range

$138.10 - $414.61

Volume

725K

Avg Vol

32M

Gross Margin

64.96%

Dividend Yield

0.71%

Broadcom (AVGO -0.28%) began as the semiconductor division of HP (HPQ -0.24%), 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.

  1. Samsung Electronics

  • Market cap: $787.64 billion* (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $228.2 billion*
  • Gross profit (TTM): $89.9 billion*
  • Five-year annualized return: 10.87%
  • Year founded: 1938

*Converted from South Korean won.

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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 (SSNL.F +55.02%) 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. The initiative aims to increase profitability and position it as a leader in the growing AI market.

  1. ASML

  • Market cap: $549.48 billion (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $38.0 billion*
  • Gross profit (TTM): $20.1 billion*
  • Five-year annualized return: 21.26%
  • Year founded: 1972

*Converted from euros.

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NASDAQ: ASML

ASML

Today’s Change

(0.30%) $4.22

Current Price

$1387.62

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$533B

Day’s Range

$1372.36 - $1404.63

52wk Range

$578.51 - $1547.22

Volume

68K

Avg Vol

1.7M

Gross Margin

52.80%

Dividend Yield

0.56%

Dutch tech giant ASML (ASML +0.30%) 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 worldwide, including in Europe, the U.S., and Asia. Some of its largest clients include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Intel (INTC +2.61%), and Samsung.

  1. Micron Technology

  • Market cap: $451.07 billion (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $42.3 billion
  • Gross profit (TTM): $19.2 billion
  • Five-year annualized return: 34.29%
  • Year founded: 1978

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NASDAQ: MU

Micron Technology

Today’s Change

(3.86%) $15.57

Current Price

$418.69

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$454B

Day’s Range

$405.80 - $422.61

52wk Range

$61.54 - $455.50

Volume

939K

Avg Vol

35M

Gross Margin

45.53%

Dividend Yield

0.11%

Micron Technology (MU +3.86%) is a memory and storage company with products that include DRAM solutions, flash-based solid-state drives (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.

  1. Oracle

  • Market cap: $437.93 billion (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $61.0 billion
  • Gross profit (TTM): $41.8 billion
  • Five-year annualized return: 18.98%
  • Year founded: 1977

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NYSE: ORCL

Oracle

Today’s Change

(9.18%) $13.72

Current Price

$163.12

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$429B

Day’s Range

$160.58 - $171.76

52wk Range

$118.86 - $345.72

Volume

83M

Avg Vol

29M

Gross Margin

65.40%

Dividend Yield

1.34%

Oracle (ORCL +9.18%) is a database software and cloud computing company. It has a substantial enterprise customer base, with approximately 430,000 customers in 175 countries. Recently, Oracle has prioritized AI integration, adding a partnership with Nvidia.

Along with OpenAI and SoftBank (OTC:SFTB.Y), Oracle is a technology partner in the Stargate Project. The venture is expected to invest $500 billion into building AI infrastructure.

  1. SK Hynix

  • Market cap: $394.51 billion* (as of March 4)
  • Revenue (TTM): $57.5 billion*
  • Gross profit (TTM): $31.8 billion*
  • Five-year annualized return: 43.0%
  • Year founded: 1983

*Converted from South Korean won.

SK Hynix (OTC:HXSCL) is one of the world’s leading memory makers and semiconductor suppliers. While based in South Korea, this company also has production sites in China and research and development (R&D) facilities in the U.S., Taiwan, Italy, and Belarus.

Success with AI memory chips has delivered significant growth for SK Hynix recently. In 2025, it overtook rival Samsung in operating profit for the first time.

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.

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.

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