The Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is where investors find some of the most innovative and disruptive companies shaping the future. A select few continue to execute at a high level, growing their market dominance and delivering strong returns.

Even among industry leaders, some companies shine bright, and we built StockStory to help you find them. That said, here are three Nasdaq 100 stocks driving the future of tech.

Zscaler (ZS)

Market Cap: $36.86 billion

Pioneering the "zero trust" approach that has fundamentally changed enterprise network security, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) provides a cloud-based security platform that connects users, devices, and applications securely without traditional network-based security hardware.

Why Do We Love ZS?

1. Average billings growth of 26.3% over the last year enhances its liquidity and shows there is steady demand for its products
2. Projected revenue growth of 21.6% for the next 12 months suggests its momentum from the last two years will persist
3. Robust free cash flow margin of 29.9% gives it many options for capital deployment

Zscaler is trading at $231.51 per share, or 10.2x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Atlassian (TEAM)

Market Cap: $42.33 billion

Started by two Australian university friends who funded their startup with credit cards, Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM) provides software tools that help teams plan, track, collaborate, and share knowledge across organizations.

Why Do We Like TEAM?

1. Annual revenue growth of 21.4% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains
2. Software is difficult to replicate at scale and leads to a premier gross margin of 83.5%
3. Well-designed software integrates seamlessly with other workflows, enabling swift payback periods on marketing expenses and customer growth at scale

At $160.63 per share, Atlassian trades at 6.3x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)

Market Cap: $87.25 billion

Powering the chips behind everything from smartphones to AI accelerators for over 35 years, Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS) provides essential computational software, hardware, and intellectual property used by engineers to design and verify advanced electronic systems and semiconductors.

Why Does CDNS Stand Out?

1. Billings have averaged 21.8% growth over the last year, showing it’s securing new contracts that could potentially increase in value over time
2. Software is difficult to replicate at scale and leads to a best-in-class gross margin of 86.6%
3. Fast payback periods on sales and marketing expenses allow the company to invest heavily and onboard many customers concurrently

Cadence Design Systems’s stock price of $320.24 implies a valuation ratio of 15x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Stocks We Like Even More

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