Top 10 Technology Companies
Technology companies have become increasingly influential in recent years, driving economic growth, shaping consumer behavior, and significantly impacting the financial markets. The leading tech stocks have shown substantial growth, outperforming the broader market over the past decade, as technology continues to transform how people communicate, access information, shop, interact, and work.
This article will examine the top technology companies worldwide, as measured by market capitalization.
Data is current as of March 1, 2025, courtesy of Yahoo! Finance. Note that some are only traded over-the-counter (OTC) in the U.S., which may involve higher trading costs.
1. Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- Market Cap: $3.633 trillion
- Earnings per share (TTM): 6.31
- Exchange: Nasdaq
Apple designs, manufactures, and markets a wide array of consumer technology products, including smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearable devices, and home entertainment systems. Its popular products include the iPhone and Mac computers. Apple has also dramatically grown its services revenue, operating digital content stores and various streaming services like Apple+.
2. Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)
- Market Cap: $2.95 trillion
- Earnings-per-share (TTM): 12.43
- Exchange: Nasdaq
Microsoft is a global developer and licensor of software, devices, solutions, and services. It is known for its Windows and Office Suite software and derives a significant portion of its revenue from cloud computing and its Azure cloud platform. Microsoft also owns LinkedIn, the social networking site for job seekers.
3. NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA)
- Market Cap: $2.94 trillion
- Earnings-per-share (TTM): 2.94
- Exchange: Nasdaq
NVIDIA has become a leader in the field of artificial intelligence. The Santa Clara, California-based company specializes in graphics processing units (GPUs) and related products, which have become increasingly important for AI research and a wide range of industries, including automotive, entertainment, and engineering.
4. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co LTD (TSM)
- Market Cap: $782.56 billion
- Earnings-per-share (TTM): 6.90
- Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing manufactures microchips and semiconductors used in a variety of electronic products like cell phones and computer hardware. As of 2023, the company had over 500 client companies.
5. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (SSNLF)
- Market Cap: $301.846 billion
- Earnings-per-share (TTM): 4.81
- Exchange: OTC Markets
Samsung Electronics competes with Apple and other companies in consumer electronics, IT, and communications. The South Korean company produces mobile phones, tablets, wearable devices, virtual reality products, TVs, computers, printers, and home appliances. In the U.S., Samsung is well-known for its Galaxy smartphones.
6. Sony Corp. (SONY)
- Market Cap: $150.81 billion
- Earnings-per-share (TTM): 1.25
- Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
Sony is a Japanese technology company that manufactures electronics products for consumer, professional, and industrial markets. Sony produces personal computers, mobile phones, gaming consoles and software, and video cameras. It also produces PlayStation, a popular video game console.
7. Intel Corp. (INTC)
- Market Cap: $102.35 billion
- Earnings-per-share (TTM): -4.38
- Exchange: Nasdaq
Intel is a global producer of computer chips and offers computing, networking, data storage, and communication solutions. The company provides processors and other solutions for cloud, enterprise, and communication infrastructure markets. Intel is known for its high-performance processors used in PCs worldwide.
8. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (HNHPF)
- Market Cap: $73.24 billion
- Earnings-per-share (TTM): 0.69
- Exchange: OTC Markets
Hon Hai Precision, also known as Foxconn, is a Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer for IT, communications, automotive equipment, and consumer electronics industries. Foxconn is a significant supplier to Apple, making a substantial portion of its iPhones. It also produces Amazon’s Kindle and Sony’s PlayStation.
9. Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)
- Market Cap: $71.70 billion
- Earnings-per-share (TTM): 6.38
- Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
Dell Technologies makes and sells hardware, information technology products, and services globally. The company sells desktop and laptop computers, data storage solutions, and networking products. Dell is known for its personal computers.
10. Panasonic Corp. (PCRFF)
- Market Cap: $29.009 billion
- Earnings-per-share (TTM): 0.96
- Exchange: OTC Markets
Panasonic is a Japan-based developer, manufacturer, and servicer of electronic products primarily for consumers. The company offers personal computers, tablets, projectors, and broadcast and professional AV systems. Panasonic also makes appliances such as air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines.
Sectors Within the Technology Industry
The technology industry is generally classified into the following three main sectors:
- Software and services
- Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment
- Technology hardware and equipment
Many companies operate in multiple sectors. For example, Microsoft is a software and services company that also produces PCs and laptops.
Computer Products Made in the U.S.A.
Yes. The Mac Pro is made in Austin, Texas. Some Samsung microprocessors are also manufactured in Austin, and Texas Instruments makes chips in multiple locations within the U.S.
Companies with a Market Cap Above $1 Trillion
As of the writing of this article, companies with a market capitalization above $1 trillion include Amazon, Tesla, Saudi Aramco, Berkshire Hathaway, and Meta, as well as Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
Conclusion
Defining a technology company can be challenging. Amazon, for instance, is a retailer as well as technology company, just like Google and Meta. In this analysis, the definition focuses on key players in technology hardware and software that drive our modern world.
