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