These 5 Software Stocks Prove Profitability Beats Growth in 2026

Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) posted 41% revenue growth year over year, the highest among profitable software companies in this analysis. The financial software leader expanded earnings per share from $2.64 in fiscal 2015 to $16.97 in fiscal 2024, representing 543% growth over nine years. The most recent quarter delivered $3.34 EPS, beating estimates by 8.1%. Software stocks have split into two camps in 2026. The winners are printing money with expanding margins and accelerating growth. The losers are treading water ...