Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
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 with attractive long-term potential.
Adobe (ADBE)
Market Cap: $158.4 billion
One of the most well-known Silicon Valley software companies around, Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) is a leading provider of software as service in the digital design and document management space.
Why Could ADBE Be a Winner?
- Superior software functionality and low servicing costs are reflected in its best-in-class gross margin of 89.2%
- Healthy operating margin of 36.4% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes, and its profits increased over the last year as it scaled
- ADBE is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
Adobe is trading at $373.55 per share, or 6.5x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
Booking (BKNG)
Market Cap: $184.4 billion
Formerly known as The Priceline Group, Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world’s largest online travel agency.
Why Will BKNG Outperform?
- Has the opportunity to boost monetization through new features and premium offerings as its room nights booked have grown by 9.7% annually over the last two years
- Performance over the past three years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
- Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends
At $5,670 per share, Booking trades at 20.3x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Cencora (COR)
Market Cap: $58.18 billion
Formerly known as AmerisourceBergen until its 2023 rebranding, Cencora (NYSE: COR) is a global pharmaceutical distribution company that connects manufacturers with healthcare providers while offering logistics, data analytics, and consulting services.
Why Will COR Beat the Market?
- Unparalleled scale of $310.2 billion in revenue enables it to spread administrative costs across a larger membership base
- Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
- Market-beating returns on capital illustrate that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures
Cencora’s stock price of $300 implies a valuation ratio of 18.5x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs.
While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 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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