Software stocks include SaaS providers, enterprise software companies, and cloud platforms. Key metrics analyzed include recurring revenue growth, net retention rates, gross margins, and rule of 40 performance from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings.
Best Software Stocks to Buy in 2026
Top-rated software stocks ranked by AI confidence score. Dual AI analysis (Claude + ChatGPT) based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings. Last Updated: May 2026
MSFT
Confidence
91%
DT
Confidence
88%
PTC
Confidence
86%
YOU
Confidence
85%
PLTR
Confidence
85%
DUOL
Confidence
84%
NOW
Confidence
83%
CDNS
Confidence
80%
APPF
Confidence
79%
QLYS
Confidence
78%
QTWO
Confidence
78%
VEEV
Confidence
78%
All Software Stocks (203)
| Ticker | Company | AI Rating | Confidence | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBSR | Webstar Technology Group Inc. | STRONG SELL | 98% | View Analysis → |
| UMEW | UMeWorld Inc. | STRONG SELL | 98% | View Analysis → |
| PNXP | PINEAPPLE EXPRESS CANNABIS Co | STRONG SELL | 98% | View Analysis → |
| MFON | MOBIVITY HOLDINGS CORP. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| ITOX | IIOT-OXYS, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| GHST | GHST World Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| EBZT | Everything Blockchain, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| CTGL | CITRINE GLOBAL, CORP. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| CRWE | Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| CLOQ | CYBERLOQ TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| ZSPC | zSpace, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| WHEN | WORLD HEALTH ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| VWAVW | VisionWave Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| VPRB | VPR Brands, LP. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| VBIX | Viewbix Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| UPYY | UPAY | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| SVMB | Jingbo Technology, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| SNBH | SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| SNAL | Snail, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| RPMT | REGO PAYMENT ARCHITECTURES, INC. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| LTRYW | Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corp | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| GTIC | Greentech Innovations, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| FRZT | Freeze Tag, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| FRSX | Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. | SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| DPLS | DarkPulse, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| CYCA | CYTTA CORP. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| ZPTAW | Zapata Quantum, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 93% | View Analysis → |
| SMSI | SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE, INC. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| PXLW | PIXELWORKS, INC | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| NXNT | Nexscient, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| MCHX | MARCHEX INC | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| FMTOF | Femto Technologies Inc. | SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| FALC | FALCONSTOR SOFTWARE INC | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| CXAIW | CXApp Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | BUY | 91% | View Analysis → |
| GMER | GOOD GAMING, INC. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| FNGR | FingerMotion, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| DFSCW | DEFSEC Technologies Inc. | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| CLPS | CLPS Inc | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| CGTL | Creative Global Technology Holdings Ltd | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| DOMO | DOMO, INC. | STRONG SELL | 89% | View Analysis → |
| CRWV | CoreWeave, Inc. | SELL | 89% | View Analysis → |
| SITS | SOUTHERN ITS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| KOAN | Resonate Blends, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| IVDAW | Iveda Solutions, Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| GCLWW | GCL Global Holdings Ltd | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| DUOT | DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| DT | Dynatrace, Inc. | BUY | 88% | View Analysis → |
| DRTTF | DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| SVCO | Silvaco Group, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| IMCI | INFINITE GROUP INC | STRONG SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| LPSN | LIVEPERSON INC | STRONG SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| PTC | PTC INC. | BUY | 86% | View Analysis → |
| AWRE | AWARE INC /MA/ | SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| YOU | Clear Secure, Inc. | STRONG BUY | 85% | View Analysis → |
| PLTR | Palantir Technologies Inc. | STRONG BUY | 85% | View Analysis → |
| SKKY | Skkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| RCAT | Red Cat Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| QUBT | Quantum Computing Inc. | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| PDYNW | Palladyne AI Corp. | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| IMAA | IMA Tech | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| ROC | Rank One Computing Corp | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| DUOL | Duolingo, Inc. | BUY | 84% | View Analysis → |
| INSE | Inspired Entertainment, Inc. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| DTSS | DATASEA INC. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| DDD | 3D SYSTEMS CORP | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| CMCM | Cheetah Mobile Inc. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| NOW | ServiceNow, Inc. | BUY | 83% | View Analysis → |
| GEGGL | Great Elm Group, Inc. | SELL | 81% | View Analysis → |
| BAND | Bandwidth Inc. | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| CDNS | CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| IDAI | T Stamp Inc | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| DKI | DarkIris Inc. | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| DH | Definitive Healthcare Corp. | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| APPF | APPFOLIO INC | BUY | 79% | View Analysis → |
| LIVG | Livento Group, Inc. | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| CMRC | Commerce.com, Inc. | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| XPER | Xperi Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| QLYS | QUALYS, INC. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| UPLD | Upland Software, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| RBLX | Roblox Corp | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| TENB | Tenable Holdings, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| QTWO | Q2 Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| CNXN | PC CONNECTION INC | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PRCH | Porch Group, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| VERX | Vertex, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| VEEV | VEEVA SYSTEMS INC | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SNX | TD SYNNEX CORP | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SKILW | Skillsoft Corp. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| S | SentinelOne, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PDFS | PDF SOLUTIONS INC | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| MYSZ | My Size, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| NTSK | Netskope Inc | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| INLX | INTELLINETICS, INC. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| DDOG | Datadog, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| CRNC | Cerence Inc. | HOLD | 77% | View Analysis → |
| FRSH | Freshworks Inc. | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| GXAI | GAXOS.AI INC. | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| PAYC | Paycom Software, Inc. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| AMPL | Amplitude, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| BLKB | BLACKBAUD INC | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| SSTI | SOUNDTHINKING, INC. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| GENVR | Gen Digital Inc. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FDCT | FDCTECH, INC. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| DOCU | DOCUSIGN, INC. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| SHOP | SHOPIFY INC. | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| KVYO | Klaviyo, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| COUR | Coursera, Inc. | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| WDSP | World Scan Project, Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| VIA | Via Transportation, Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| TTAN | ServiceTitan, Inc. | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| PCTY | Paylocity Holding Corp | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| IDN | Intellicheck, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| FSLY | Fastly, Inc. | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| BL | BLACKLINE, INC. | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CWAN | Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| RPD | Rapid7, Inc. | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| MQ | Marqeta, Inc. | HOLD | 74% | View Analysis → |
| OKTA | Okta, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| HUBS | HUBSPOT INC | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| GTLB | Gitlab Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| BLZE | Backblaze, Inc. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| GDYN | GRID DYNAMICS HOLDINGS, INC. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| TYL | TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| GME-WT | GameStop Corp. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| NTNX | Nutanix, Inc. | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FATN | Fatpipe Inc/UT | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| EXFY | Expensify, Inc. | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| DBX | DROPBOX, INC. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| XZO | Exzeo Group, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| LAW | CS Disco, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PCOR | PROCORE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| INTA | Intapp, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| ZETA | Zeta Global Holdings Corp. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| TWLO | TWILIO INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| TEAM | Atlassian Corp | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| INGM | Ingram Micro Holding Corp | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SSNC | SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SPSC | SPS COMMERCE INC | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| TTWO | TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SPT | Sprout Social, Inc. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SCSC | SCANSOURCE, INC. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PRGS | PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PATH | UiPath, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| NCNO | nCino, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| FROG | JFrog Ltd | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| EGAN | EGAIN Corp | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| CXM | Sprinklr, Inc. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| NET | Cloudflare, Inc. | BUY | 71% | View Analysis → |
| NABL | N-able, Inc. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| RDVT | Red Violet, Inc. | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| TDC | TERADATA CORP /DE/ | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| SNOW | Snowflake Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| RBRK | Rubrik, Inc. | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OS | OneStream, Inc. | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| KLTR | KALTURA INC | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| GTM | ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NTWK | NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES INC | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| MKTW | MARKETWISE, INC. | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| EVCM | EverCommerce Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ESTC | Elastic N.V. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| EA | ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CVLT | COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NAVN | Navan, Inc. | SELL | 69% | View Analysis → |
| CLMB | Climb Global Solutions, Inc. | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| MBLY | Mobileye Global Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| MANH | MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES INC | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| U | Unity Software Inc. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| FIG | Figma, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CFLT | Confluent, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CERT | Certara, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| MYPSW | PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. | SELL | 66% | View Analysis → |
| SOUNW | SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. | SELL | 65% | View Analysis → |
| PLUS | EPLUS INC | HOLD | 65% | View Analysis → |
| GWRE | Guidewire Software, Inc. | BUY | 64% | View Analysis → |
| VRNS | VARONIS SYSTEMS INC | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| MNDR | Mobile-health Network Solutions | SELL | 62% | View Analysis → |
| MDB | MongoDB, Inc. | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| ONTF | ON24 INC. | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| IIIV | i3 Verticals, Inc. | SELL | 60% | View Analysis → |
| MAPSW | WM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| DSNY | DESTINY MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES INC | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| PD | PagerDuty, Inc. | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| RLNDF | RoyaLand Co Ltd. | SELL | 58% | View Analysis → |
| NTCL | NetClass Technology Inc | SELL | 58% | View Analysis → |
| WFCF | Where Food Comes From, Inc. | HOLD | 56% | View Analysis → |
| MTC | MMTec, Inc. | SELL | 56% | View Analysis → |
| WEAV | Weave Communications, Inc. | HOLD | 55% | View Analysis → |
| SAIL | SailPoint, Inc. | HOLD | 55% | View Analysis → |
| ZDGE | Zedge, Inc. | HOLD | 53% | View Analysis → |
| MSGM | Motorsport Games Inc. | BUY | 52% | View Analysis → |
| WK | WORKIVA INC | HOLD | 50% | View Analysis → |
| CLBT | Cellebrite DI Ltd. | BUY | 46% | View Analysis → |
| SEMR | SEMrush Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 45% | View Analysis → |
| DSGX | DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC | BUY | 44% | View Analysis → |
| DCBO | Docebo Inc. | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| CGNT | Cognyte Software Ltd. | BUY | 42% | View Analysis → |
| CHKP | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD | BUY | 40% | View Analysis → |
| MTLS | MATERIALISE NV | SELL | 25% | View Analysis → |
| RMTHF | MAGIC SOFTWARE ENTERPRISES LTD | SELL | 18% | View Analysis → |
| MOMO | Hello Group Inc. | HOLD | 12% | View Analysis → |
| MNDY | monday.com Ltd. | HOLD | 8% | View Analysis → |
Frequently Asked Questions: Software Stocks
What are the best software stocks to buy in 2026?
Based on our dual AI fundamental analysis (Claude and ChatGPT), 48 software stocks have Buy or Strong Buy ratings in 2026. These are ranked by confidence score based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filing analysis.
Which software stocks have Strong Buy ratings?
Currently, 2 software stocks have a Strong Buy rating from our AI analysis. Strong Buy indicates both Claude and ChatGPT agree on exceptional fundamentals with high confidence scores above 80%.
How does AI analyze software stocks?
Our dual AI system analyzes SEC EDGAR filings including revenue growth, profit margins, ROE, ROA, debt levels, and cash flow. Both Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI) independently evaluate each stock, then we combine their ratings for higher accuracy.
What is the AI confidence score?
AI confidence scores range from 0-100% and indicate how strongly the AI models agree on their rating. Higher confidence means clearer signals from SEC filing data. Software stocks with 80%+ confidence have the most reliable ratings.
Should I invest in software stocks in 2026?
Our AI analysis shows 48 Buy ratings vs 111 Sell ratings in the software sector. Individual stock fundamentals vary significantly - review each stock's detailed analysis. This is not investment advice.
How often are software stock ratings updated?
AI ratings are updated whenever companies file new SEC reports (10-K annually, 10-Q quarterly). Most software stocks are re-analyzed within 24-48 hours of new filings being published on SEC EDGAR.
What data sources are used for software stock analysis?
All analysis is based on official SEC EDGAR filings including Form 10-K (annual reports), Form 10-Q (quarterly reports), and other regulatory disclosures. We do not use price data or market sentiment - only fundamental financial data.
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