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3 Large-Cap Stocks to Consider Right Now

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Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors. However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.

These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you find high-quality companies that can grow their earnings no matter what. That said, here are three large-cap stocks that still have big upside potential.

Cloudflare (NET)

Market Cap: $67.95 billion

With a massive network spanning more than 310 cities in over 120 countries, Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) provides a global network that delivers security, performance and reliability services to protect websites, applications, and corporate networks.

Why Is NET a Top Pick?

  1. Average billings growth of 34.2% over the last year enhances its liquidity and shows there is steady demand for its products
  2. Expected revenue growth of 27.5% for the next year suggests its market share will rise
  3. Well-designed software integrates seamlessly with other workflows, enabling swift payback periods on marketing expenses and customer growth at scale

Cloudflare’s stock price of $196.71 implies a valuation ratio of 26.4x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Cigna (CI)

Market Cap: $72.52 billion

With roots dating back to 1792 and serving millions of customers across the globe, The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) provides healthcare services through its Evernorth Health Services and Cigna Healthcare segments, offering pharmacy benefits, specialty care, and medical plans.

Why Are We Fans of CI?

  1. Annual revenue growth of 18.8% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
  2. Dominant market position is represented by its $268 billion in revenue, which gives it negotiating power over membership pricing and reimbursement rates
  3. Earnings growth has topped the peer group average over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 8.1% annually

At $278.59 per share, Cigna trades at 8.8x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Nubank (NU)

Market Cap: $77.14 billion

With nearly 94 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia through its viral member-get-member referral program, Nubank (NYSE: NU) is a digital banking platform that offers financial services including spending, saving, investing, borrowing, and protection products to millions of customers across Latin America.

Why Are We Bullish on NU?

  1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 41.1% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
  2. Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 72.8% outpaced its revenue gains

Nubank is trading at $16.61 per share, or 18.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Stocks We Like Even More

Your portfolio can’t afford to be based on yesterday’s story. The risk in a handful of heavily crowded stocks is rising daily.

The names generating the next wave of massive growth are right here in our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today

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