Software - Application Industry Overview
The Software - Application industry, part of the Technology sector, includes 259 publicly traded companies with a combined market capitalization of $2.24T. The industry is led by SAP SE (SAP), Shopify Inc. (SHOP.TO), Salesforce, Inc. (CRM).
Among the 259 listed Software - Application companies, market capitalizations range from $206.49B (SAP SE) down to $136.12B (Shopify Inc.), highlighting the wide size disparity across the industry. The average market cap across the industry is $8.64B, reflecting a mix of established large-cap players and smaller growth-oriented companies.
Software - Application Industry Valuation
The Software - Application industry currently trades at an average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 45.6. This elevated multiple indicates that investors are pricing in strong future earnings growth across Software - Application companies.
Software - Application Dividend Profile
35 out of 259 Software - Application companies (14%) currently pay dividends to shareholders. The average dividend yield across dividend-paying Software - Application stocks is 4.26%. Most Software - Application companies reinvest earnings into growth rather than paying dividends, which is typical for earlier-stage or high-growth industries.
Largest Software - Application Companies by Market Cap
| Company | Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP SE | SAP | $206.49B | 24.1 |
| Shopify Inc. | SHOP.TO | $188.02B | 102.8 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | CRM | $146.50B | 22.9 |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. | UBER | $142.74B | 17.4 |
| Shopify Inc. | SHOP | $136.12B | 102.8 |
The table above shows the top 5 Software - Application companies ranked by market capitalization. P/E ratios reflect trailing twelve months earnings where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest Software - Application company? The largest Software - Application company by market capitalization is SAP SE (SAP), valued at $206.49B. Use the full listing below to explore all Software - Application companies and compare their financials.
How many Software - Application stocks are there? There are 259 publicly traded Software - Application companies listed on major US exchanges, ranging from SAP SE (SAP) to Shopify Inc. (SHOP) by market capitalization. This directory spans 6 pages, with all companies sorted by market cap for easy comparison.
How many Software - Application stocks pay dividends? 35 of the 259 Software - Application companies (14%) currently distribute dividends. The average yield among payers is 4.26%. Dividend policies vary significantly across Software - Application companies — browse individual stock pages for the latest yield and payout details.
What is the average P/E ratio for Software - Application stocks? The average trailing P/E ratio for the Software - Application industry is 45.6x. Individual company valuations can vary widely — click through to any stock page for detailed valuation metrics.
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