The Motley Fool·2025-12-13 10:00Core Insights - The article discusses the emergence of new companies poised to join the $3 trillion market cap club, highlighting the shift from traditional industries to technology, particularly those leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) [2][3]. Group 1: Current Members of the $3 Trillion Club - Four companies currently hold membership in the $3 trillion club: Nvidia ($4.5 trillion), Apple ($4.1 trillion), Alphabet ($3.8 trillion), and Microsoft ($3.6 trillion [3]. Group 2: Future Candidates for the $3 Trillion Club - Broadcom, with a current market cap of $1.89 trillion, is projected to join the club by 2027, requiring a 59% increase in its market cap [9]. - Meta Platforms, currently valued at approximately $1.68 trillion, may reach the $3 trillion mark by 2029, needing a stock price increase of about 78% [14][15]. Group 3: Broadcom's Growth Potential - Broadcom's revenue for Q3 was $15.9 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase, with adjusted EPS rising 36% to $1.69 [8]. - The company has a record backlog of $110 billion, driven by strong demand for AI-related products [8]. - Wall Street forecasts a 29% annual revenue growth over the next five years, potentially allowing Broadcom to generate $100 billion in revenue by 2027 [10]. Group 4: Meta Platforms' Performance - Meta's Q3 revenue reached $51.2 billion, a 26% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EPS climbing 20% to $7.25 [13]. - The company's AI recommendation engine has improved user engagement, leading to a 10% increase in ad prices [12]. - Wall Street anticipates nearly 15% annual revenue growth for Meta over the next five years, which could facilitate its entry into the $3 trillion club by 2029 [15].