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The Magnificent 7: Market Leaders Research Report
Data current as of May 14, 2025
Executive Summary
The “Magnificent 7” tech companies—Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Tesla—continue to dominate global markets with a combined market capitalization exceeding $17 trillion. This report analyzes their current financial positions and performance metrics based on the latest available data.
Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia now represent the three most valuable public companies globally, each exceeding $3 trillion in market capitalization. All seven companies have shown significant market cap growth in the past month, with Nvidia leading at +$562.93B and Microsoft close behind at +$498.99B.
Market Capitalization Analysis
Current Market Cap Rankings
- Microsoft: $3.37T (+$498.99B in past month)
- Apple: $3.17T (+$134.76B in past month)
- Nvidia: $3.30T (+$562.93B in past month)
- Amazon: $2.23T (+$326.21B in past month)
- Alphabet: $2.01T (+$96.14B in past month)
- Meta Platforms: $1.66T (+$336.49B in past month)
- Tesla: $1.12T (+$302.51B in past month)
Market Cap Trends
All companies have shown impressive growth over the past month, with Nvidia leading the pack, gaining over $562 billion in market value. Meta Platforms and Microsoft have also shown exceptional growth proportional to their size.
Revenue Performance
Amazon leads in revenue generation with $155.67B in Q1 2025, followed by Apple at $95.36B and Alphabet at $90.23B. Tesla has the lowest revenue among the group but has shown extraordinary historical growth.
Latest Quarterly Revenue (Q1 2025)
- Amazon: $155.67B
- Apple: $95.36B
- Alphabet: $90.23B
- Microsoft: $70.07B
- Meta Platforms: $42.31B
- Nvidia: $39.33B (Q4 2024)
- Tesla: $19.34B
Revenue Growth Analysis
- Tesla has shown the most dramatic long-term growth at 136,430% since 2008
- Amazon has grown revenues by 27,020% since 2000
- Alphabet has achieved 36,190% growth since 2003
- Meta has shown 5,690% growth since 2011
Profitability Analysis
Alphabet leads in net income for Q1 2025 at $34.54B, followed by Microsoft at $25.82B and Apple at $24.78B. Tesla has seen a significant profit decline in Q1 2025.
Latest Quarterly Net Income
- Alphabet: $34.54B
- Microsoft: $25.82B
- Apple: $24.78B
- Nvidia: $22.09B (Q4 2024)
- Amazon: $17.13B
- Meta Platforms: $16.64B
- Tesla: $409M
Profit Margin Analysis
- Alphabet demonstrates exceptional profit margins with 38.3% of revenue converted to net income
- Nvidia shows strong profitability at 56.2% net income margin
- Microsoft maintains consistent high margins at 36.8%
- Tesla’s profit margins have significantly compressed to 2.1%
Company-Specific Highlights
Microsoft
Microsoft has overtaken Apple as the world’s most valuable company with $3.37T market cap and continues to show strong growth in cloud services and AI initiatives.
Apple
Apple maintains its position as a stable performer with consistent revenue and profit growth, though its market cap growth has lagged behind some peers.
Nvidia
Nvidia shows extraordinary momentum, with the highest market cap growth and profit margins, driven by continued AI chip demand.
Amazon
Amazon remains the revenue leader and continues to show strong profit growth after earlier challenges.
Alphabet
Alphabet demonstrates the highest absolute profits in the most recent quarter and maintains strong growth in advertising and cloud services.
Meta Platforms
Meta has shown impressive market cap growth, suggesting investor confidence in its metaverse and AI initiatives.
Tesla
Tesla has experienced significant profit compression in Q1 2025, though market cap growth remains strong, indicating investor optimism about future prospects.
Conclusion
The Magnificent 7 continue to dominate global markets, with Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia each exceeding $3 trillion in market capitalization. While all seven companies show strong revenue generation, their profit profiles vary significantly. Alphabet and Microsoft demonstrate the strongest current profitability, while Tesla faces profitability challenges despite continued market cap growth.
The massive market cap gains across all seven companies in the past month (+$2.26 trillion collectively) demonstrate continued investor confidence in the technology sector despite broader economic concerns. These seven companies remain at the forefront of technological innovation, particularly in AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation.
*Data Sources: S&P Global, Tako