Growth Stocks: 20 Stocks to Watch (September 6, 2026)
This week’s growth stock screener identifies 20 companies with market capitalizations exceeding $5 billion, ranked by revenue growth performance. The screening methodology focuses on established companies demonstrating strong top-line expansion, filtering out smaller-cap names to concentrate on market leaders with proven scale and institutional backing.
Screening Methodology and Market Overview
The screener applies a minimum market cap threshold of $5 billion to focus on large-cap and mega-cap stocks with established market positions. Companies are ranked by revenue growth rates, providing insight into which major corporations are expanding their business operations most rapidly. This approach captures both traditional growth sectors like technology and emerging growth stories across diverse industries including healthcare, financial services, and energy.
| Ticker | Company | Price | Market Cap | Sector | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVDA | NVIDIA Corporation | $230.36 | $5.6T | Technology | 0.12% |
| AAPL | Apple Inc. | $319.97 | $4.7T | Technology | 0.33% |
| GOOGL | Alphabet Inc. | $338.46 | $4.1T | Communication Services | 0.25% |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | $499.70 | $3.7T | Technology | 0.73% |
| AMZN | Amazon.com, Inc. | $258.51 | $2.8T | Consumer Cyclical | N/A |
| META | Meta Platforms, Inc. | $616.77 | $1.6T | Communication Services | 0.34% |
| TSLA | Tesla, Inc. | $354.08 | $1.4T | Consumer Cyclical | N/A |
| BRK-B | Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | $506.03 | $1.1T | Financial Services | N/A |
| LLY | Eli Lilly and Company | $1,148.20 | $1.1T | Healthcare | 0.58% |
| JPM | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $358.64 | $961.0B | Financial Services | 1.67% |
| WMT | Walmart Inc. | $107.14 | $852.6B | Consumer Defensive | 0.91% |
| V | Visa Inc. | $375.07 | $700.3B | Financial Services | 0.71% |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | $275.23 | $663.3B | Healthcare | 1.92% |
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | $159.46 | $660.9B | Energy | 2.58% |
| MA | Mastercard Incorporated | $579.21 | $508.0B | Financial Services | 0.58% |
| INTC | Intel Corp. | $95.80 | $483.2B | Technology | N/A |
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc. | $256.34 | $452.9B | Healthcare | 2.66% |
| BAC | Bank of America Corporation | $62.68 | $444.8B | Financial Services | 1.85% |
| CSCO | Cisco Systems, Inc. | $109.20 | $430.4B | Technology | 1.52% |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | $208.53 | $415.3B | Energy | 3.38% |
Technology Sector Dominance
NVIDIA leads the screener with a $5.6 trillion market cap, reflecting continued momentum in AI and semiconductor markets. Apple maintains its position as the second-largest company by market value at $4.7 trillion. Alphabet rounds out the top three mega-cap technology names with strong positioning across search, cloud, and AI initiatives. Microsoft’s $3.7 trillion valuation underscores its enterprise software and cloud computing leadership.
Amazon’s $2.8 trillion market cap demonstrates the company’s diversified revenue streams spanning e-commerce, cloud services, and advertising. Intel appears lower on the list at $483.2 billion, representing a significant valuation gap compared to other major technology players. Cisco Systems closes the technology representation with a $430.4 billion market cap and a 1.52% dividend yield.
Healthcare and Financial Services Growth Stories
Eli Lilly commands attention with its $1,148.20 share price and $1.1 trillion market cap, driven by breakthrough diabetes and obesity treatments. Johnson & Johnson maintains a substantial $663.3 billion valuation while offering a 1.92% dividend yield. AbbVie rounds out the healthcare representation with a $452.9 billion market cap and the highest dividend yield among healthcare names at 2.66%.
JPMorgan Chase leads financial services companies with a $961.0 billion market cap and 1.67% dividend yield. Visa and Mastercard demonstrate the payment processing duopoly’s strength, with market caps of $700.3 billion and $508.0 billion respectively. Bank of America provides additional financial sector exposure at a $444.8 billion valuation with a 1.85% dividend yield.
Energy and Consumer Sector Representation
Tesla’s $1.4 trillion market cap reflects continued investor confidence in electric vehicle adoption and energy storage markets. Meta Platforms maintains its $1.6 trillion valuation despite ongoing investments in virtual reality and metaverse technologies. Berkshire Hathaway’s $1.1 trillion market cap represents Warren Buffett’s diversified investment approach across multiple sectors.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron provide energy sector exposure with market caps of $660.9 billion and $415.3 billion respectively, both offering substantial dividend yields above 2.5%. Walmart’s inclusion demonstrates that traditional retail can generate growth at scale, maintaining an $852.6 billion market cap with a 0.91% dividend yield.
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Stock prices and market conditions can change rapidly. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting with a financial advisor before making investment decisions.