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The Largest Technology Companies by Market Cap in May 2026
Nvidia (NVDA +1.73%) was the largest company in the technology sector and overall in April 2026. Apple (AAPL +2.08%) was a close No. 2, and Microsoft (MSFT -1.33%) was in third. The biggest tech companies by market cap span 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 May 1, 2026.)
Data as of May 9, 2026. Showing 9 of 9 tickers.
TTM = trailing 12 months.
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NASDAQ: NVDA
Nvidia
Today’s Change
(1.73%) $3.66
Current Price
$215.16
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$5.2T
Day’s Range
$212.90 - $217.79
52wk Range
$120.28 - $217.80
Volume
5.2M
Avg Vol
171M
Gross Margin
71.07%
Dividend Yield
0.02%
Nvidia 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 a market cap of $4 trillion and $5 trillion.
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NASDAQ: AAPL
Apple
Today’s Change
(2.08%) $5.97
Current Price
$293.41
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$4.2T
Day’s Range
$290.01 - $294.75
52wk Range
$193.46 - $294.76
Volume
2.5M
Avg Vol
44M
Gross Margin
47.86%
Dividend Yield
0.35%
Apple 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 largest company in August 2011 and has spent much of the 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 company is also embroiled in an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice.
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NASDAQ: MSFT
Microsoft
Today’s Change
(-1.33%) $-5.60
Current Price
$415.17
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$3.1T
Day’s Range
$414.00 - $418.61
52wk Range
$356.28 - $555.45
Volume
1.5M
Avg Vol
35M
Gross Margin
68.31%
Dividend Yield
0.84%
Microsoft is the largest software company, and it’s most well-known for the Windows operating system, which is used on about 64% 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
(-0.84%) $-3.48
Current Price
$410.67
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$2.1T
Day’s Range
$400.98 - $417.01
52wk Range
$184.61 - $420.00
Volume
893K
Avg Vol
14M
Gross Margin
61.02%
Dividend Yield
0.81%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM -0.84%) 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
(4.27%) $17.62
Current Price
$430.18
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$2.0T
Day’s Range
$414.01 - $435.00
52wk Range
$215.88 - $437.68
Volume
964K
Avg Vol
24M
Gross Margin
64.96%
Dividend Yield
0.58%
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OTC: SSNLF
Samsung Electronics
Today’s Change
(0.00%) $0.00
Current Price
$140.00
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$918B
Day’s Range
$140.00 - $140.00
52wk Range
$38.83 - $140.00
Volume
100
Avg Vol
1.6
Gross Margin
38.57%
Dividend Yield
0.84%
Based in South Korea, Samsung (SSNL.F +0.00%) is a consumer electronics company known for its smartphones, tablets, and TVs. It also sells home appliances, including refrigerators and washing machines, and makes memory chips.
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 South Korean won.
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NASDAQ: MU
Micron Technology
Today’s Change
(15.40%) $99.59
Current Price
$746.22
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$842B
Day’s Range
$676.28 - $746.52
52wk Range
$90.93 - $747.21
Volume
2.6M
Avg Vol
42M
Gross Margin
58.54%
Dividend Yield
0.07%
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NASDAQ: AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Today’s Change
(11.44%) $46.73
Current Price
$455.19
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$742B
Day’s Range
$418.23 - $456.32
52wk Range
$106.98 - $456.32
Volume
2.7M
Avg Vol
39M
Gross Margin
47.09%
Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD for short, is a computing company that makes processors, microprocessors, and GPUs. AMD is another chipmaker benefiting from the growth of AI, supplying tech companies with AI chips and accelerators for their data centers.
AMD also supplies custom central processing units (CPUs) and GPUs to video game companies. The PlayStation and Xbox consoles both rely on AMD’s technology.
*Converted from euros.
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NASDAQ: ASML
ASML
Today’s Change
(4.89%) $74.11
Current Price
$1590.71
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$614B
Day’s Range
$1531.42 - $1595.24
52wk Range
$683.48 - $1595.31
Volume
98K
Avg Vol
1.7M
Gross Margin
52.60%
Dividend Yield
0.55%
Dutch tech giant ASML (ASML +4.89%) 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 +13.79%), and Samsung.
AI investment is reshaping the tech market cap rankings
The tech sector is an exciting one, and it’s not unusual for companies in this sector to deliver market-beating returns. The main trend in recent years has been the surge in AI spending, which has driven outsize returns for several of the companies on this list, including Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron.
The tradeoff is that tech stocks tend to be volatile and frequently trade at high valuations. There have also been concerns about whether the profits companies make from AI will justify the spending.
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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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.
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