Artificial Intelligence Sector

Best Artificial Intelligence Stocks in 2026

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector includes companies that develop, apply, or enable technologies such as large language models (LLMs), machine learning, natural language processing and advanced workflows automation. These firms provide the infrastructure, software and tools that power AI applications across a wide range of industries, like enterprise IT, digital platforms and analytics. As AI becomes a core driver of productivity and innovation, the sector presents significant long-term growth potential.

Top picks8
Total market cap$12.99T
Avg YTD-17.7%
Avg 3-Year+340.8%
Avg net margin32.0%

Sector Highlights

Top picks by key criteria across the sector

Sector Performance

Compare returns and net margin across our picks — toggle between periods

AlphabetAlphabet
-6.9%
NvidiaNvidia
-7.2%
MetaMeta
-8.5%
PalantirPalantir
-8.6%
MicrosoftMicrosoft
-21.1%
OracleOracle
-24.6%
AdobeAdobe
-28.2%
WorkdayWorkday
-36.5%

Our Top 8 Artificial Intelligence Picks

Sorted by market cap — our best-in-class selection for long-term investors

Fundamental Analysis Comparison

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CompanyProf.Liq.Lev.CFVal.
Nvidia

Nvidia

NVDA

E
E
E
G
A
Alphabet

Alphabet

GOOGL

E
E
E
G
G
Microsoft

Microsoft

MSFT

E
A
E
A
G
Meta

Meta

META

E
E
E
A
G
Oracle

Oracle

ORCL

G
G
P
G
G
Palantir

Palantir

PLTR

E
E
E
G
P
Adobe

Adobe

ADBE

E
A
G
G
G
Workday

Workday

WDAY

A
A
E
G
W
Excellent(4.2–5.0)
Good(3.4–4.2)
Average(2.6–3.4)
Weak(1.8–2.6)
Poor(1.0–1.8)
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