Large-Cap Software Stocks
List of Publicly Traded Large-Cap Software Companies Listed on Major U.S. Exchanges
This list is comprised of large-sized software companies with a market capitalization of over ten billion dollars. We update this list at the beginning of each month so it is possible that during the course of the month the stock will move below this level.
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Mega-Cap Software Stocks
Apple Inc. (AAPL) (Classified in multiple tech categories: Examples of products and services include mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players; networking solutions; software platforms include iOS, OS X and watchOS; third-party digital content and applications; examples of brands include iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple TV, iTunes)
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) (Mega-cap technology company: operating segments include Devices and Consumer Licensing, Computing and Gaming Hardware, Phone Hardware, Devices and Consumer Other, Commercial Licensing and Commercial Other)
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Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) (Broad portfolio of products: reportable segments include digital marketing, digital media and print and publishing)
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) (3D design, engineering and entertainment software: reportable operating segments include (1) architecture, engineering and construction, (2) platform solutions and emerging business, (3) manufacturing and (4) media and entertainment)
Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS) (Workspace Services and Delivery Networking products; Communications Cloud, Documents Cloud and Workflow Cloud products)
Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) (IPO March 23, 2018; global collaboration platform)
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) (Operating segments include: cloud infrastructure as a service, new software licenses and cloud software subscriptions, software license updates and product support, hardware systems products, hardware systems support)
Salesforce.com Inc. (CRM) (Enterprise cloud computing solutions: customer relationship management)
SAP SE. (SAP) (Germany: provides enterprise application and analytics software to numerous industries)
ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) (Cloud-based service management solutions with applications in facilities, field service, finance, human resources, IT, legal and marketing)
Snap Inc. (SNAP) (IPO March 2, 2017; Snapchat)
Cybersecurity
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) (Israel, Internet security products and services: network security, endpoint security, data security and management solutions)
Symantec Corporation (SYMC) (Operates a civilian cyber intelligence threat network; products and services designed to protect people and information in digital environments)
Financial Services Software
Intuit Inc. (INTU) (Brands include QuickBooks, TurboTax, Quicken and Mint; operating segments include Small Business, Consumer Tax and Professional Tax)
IT Management
CA Inc. (CA) (IT management software and related services)
Medical Software
Cerner Corporation (CERN) (Healthcare information technology: cloud-based platform; clinical, financial and management information systems)
Open Source Model
Red Hat, Inc. (RHT) (Open source software development model: cloud computing, middleware, operating systems, storage, virtualization)
Virtualization Technologies
Vmware, Inc. (VMW) (Virtualization technologies: software-defined data center; hybrid cloud computing; end-user computing)
Workplace and Work Management Software
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) (Cloud-based solutions and services: human capital management, human resources, payroll services, recruiting, talent management, benefits administration, time and attendance management)
Workday, Inc. (WDAY) (Enterprise cloud applications: human capital management, financial management, payroll, analytics)
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