Blue Chip Stocks
The market's most established names: large-cap companies with dividends, proven earnings, and decades of track record. Portfolio anchors.
200 stocks
Updated Mar 9, 2026
$146.77T
Total Market Cap
29.5
Avg P/E Ratio
1.96%
Avg Dividend Yield
-1.09%
Avg Daily Change
Blue chip stocks are shares in large, well-established companies with a history of reliable earnings, strong balance sheets, and consistent dividend payments. The term originated from poker, where blue chips hold the highest value. These companies are typically industry leaders with market capitalizations in the tens or hundreds of billions of dollars.
Blue chips form the backbone of most long-term investment portfolios and retirement accounts. They offer relative stability during market downturns, tend to recover faster from recessions, and many have increased their dividends for decades consecutively. Major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average are composed almost entirely of blue chip stocks.
This list features top blue chip companies traded on U.S. exchanges, selected for their market leadership, financial stability, and track record. Data includes current prices, P/E ratios, dividend yields, and market capitalization, updated daily.
| # | Symbol | Name | Price | Yield % | P/E | Change % | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSM | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | $338.89 | 1.16% | 28.7 | -4.23% | 49.27T |
| 2 | TM | Toyota Motor Corporation | $219.14 | 2.73% | 12.3 | -1.06% | 45.37T |
| 3 | AAPL | Apple Inc | $257.46 | 0.33% | 32.5 | -1.09% | 3.82T |
| 4 | GOOGL | Alphabet Inc | $298.52 | 0.28% | 27.6 | -0.78% | 3.64T |
| 5 | GOOG | Alphabet Inc-Cl C | $298.30 | 0.28% | 27.6 | -0.87% | 3.64T |
| 6 | IDCBY | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China | $16.15 | 4.30% | 6.6 | +0.25% | 2.40T |
| 7 | ACGBY | Agricultural Bank of China | $16.48 | 3.64% | 7.9 | +0.43% | 2.29T |
| 8 | META | Meta Platforms Inc | $644.86 | 0.33% | 27.5 | -2.38% | 1.66T |
| 9 | AVGO | Broadcom Inc. | $330.48 | 0.78% | 68.5 | -0.69% | 1.58T |
| 10 | BACHY | Bank of China Limited | $14.20 | 4.29% | 6.6 | +0.50% | 1.57T |
| 11 | WMT | Walmart Inc | $123.80 | 0.79% | 45.7 | +0.40% | 1.05T |
| 12 | LLY | Eli Lilly and Co. | $990.33 | 0.68% | 46.4 | +0.72% | 957.52B |
| 13 | JPM | JPMorgan Chase & Co | $289.48 | 1.95% | 14.6 | -1.39% | 830.82B |
| 14 | XOM | Exxon Mobil Corp | $151.21 | 3.48% | 22.1 | +0.30% | 637.07B |
| 15 | V | Visa Inc | $317.36 | 0.84% | 29.0 | -0.76% | 603.38B |
| 16 | JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | $240.40 | 2.11% | 22.2 | +0.32% | 594.00B |
| 17 | MU | Micron Technology Inc | $370.30 | 0.11% | 39.1 | -6.74% | 465.34B |
| 18 | MA | Mastercard Inc | $522.34 | 0.49% | 30.8 | -0.44% | 461.31B |
| 19 | COST | Costco Wholesale Corp. | $998.10 | 0.53% | 53.5 | +1.58% | 443.90B |
| 20 | ABBV | Abbvie Inc | $230.11 | 3.08% | 166.6 | -0.96% | 397.77B |
| 21 | HD | Home Depot Inc | $357.92 | 2.43% | 26.0 | -1.04% | 379.51B |
| 22 | BAC | Bank of America Corp | $48.64 | 2.12% | 12.3 | -2.35% | 377.82B |
| 23 | CVX | Chevron Corporation | $189.94 | 3.85% | 30.3 | +0.02% | 372.06B |
| 24 | PG | Procter & Gamble Co | $153.63 | 2.67% | 22.4 | -0.23% | 368.49B |
| 25 | CAT | Caterpillar Inc. | $680.90 | 0.79% | 39.8 | -3.57% | 353.86B |
| 26 | GE | GE Aerospace | $323.11 | 0.56% | 40.3 | -1.19% | 350.80B |
| 27 | RY | Royal Bank Of Canada | $163.52 | 2.80% | 16.1 | -0.54% | 327.62B |
| 28 | CSCO | Cisco Systems Inc | $78.64 | 2.14% | 28.0 | -1.71% | 310.30B |
| 29 | MRK | Merck & Co. Inc. | $115.79 | 2.79% | 16.5 | -0.24% | 301.17B |
| 30 | LRCX | Lam Research Corp | $199.33 | 0.44% | 47.1 | -7.15% | 292.85B |
| 31 | WFC | Wells Fargo & Co | $80.42 | 2.04% | 13.7 | -2.06% | 291.17B |
| 32 | AMAT | Applied Materials Inc | $324.74 | 0.50% | 37.1 | -6.29% | 290.91B |
| 33 | PM | Philip Morris International | $169.98 | 3.20% | 25.2 | +0.17% | 285.65B |
| 34 | RHHBY | Roche Holding AG | $55.39 | 2.76% | 21.8 | +2.21% | 281.05B |
| 35 | MS | Morgan Stanley | $160.27 | 2.29% | 16.4 | -1.40% | 275.98B |
| 36 | RTX | Rtx Corp | $209.76 | 1.32% | 41.0 | +2.89% | 275.72B |
| 37 | GS | Goldman Sachs Group | $821.42 | 1.99% | 16.0 | -1.68% | 274.87B |
| 38 | BABA | Alibaba Group Holding Limited | $130.79 | 0.79% | 15.0 | +0.34% | 271.65B |
| 39 | UNH | UnitedHealth Group Inc | $286.48 | 3.05% | 21.7 | -0.79% | 261.12B |
| 40 | LVMUY | LVMH Moët Hennessy | $116.74 | 2.57% | 23.0 | -0.48% | 252.22B |
| 41 | IBM | Intl Business Machines Corp | $258.85 | 2.62% | 22.6 | +0.90% | 238.92B |
| 42 | NVS | Novartis AG | $160.12 | 2.96% | 21.8 | -0.55% | 237.56B |
| 43 | TMUS | T-Mobile Us Inc | $221.57 | 1.76% | 21.6 | +0.47% | 237.23B |
| 44 | MCD | McDonalds Corp. | $328.06 | 2.27% | 27.5 | +0.19% | 235.25B |
| 45 | AZN | AstraZeneca PLC | $194.22 | 1.66% | 30.6 | -1.67% | 233.99B |
| 46 | AXP | American Express Co | $301.00 | 0.96% | 21.6 | -2.02% | 233.63B |
| 47 | LIN | Linde Plc | $484.74 | 1.22% | 33.2 | -1.09% | 228.86B |
| 48 | GEV | Ge Vernova Inc | $789.23 | 0.21% | 46.1 | -3.16% | 224.95B |
| 49 | PEP | PepsiCo Inc. | $159.43 | 3.46% | 27.3 | -0.79% | 224.94B |
| 50 | TD | Toronto-Dominion Bank | $95.59 | 3.22% | 10.8 | -1.52% | 222.44B |
| 51 | HSBC | HSBC Holdings plc | $84.05 | 4.40% | 10.7 | -1.98% | 221.80B |
| 52 | C | Citigroup Inc | $106.53 | 2.08% | 14.5 | -2.22% | 206.75B |
| 53 | AMGN | Amgen Inc | $369.53 | 2.68% | 26.4 | +0.53% | 203.62B |
| 54 | NSRGY | Nestlé S.A. | $103.92 | 3.87% | 22.4 | +1.20% | 202.69B |
| 55 | VZ | Verizon Communications | $51.12 | 6.36% | 11.8 | -0.12% | 202.15B |
| 56 | TXN | Texas Instruments Inc | $193.23 | 2.60% | 39.8 | -2.40% | 198.79B |
| 57 | HESAY | Hermès International | $221.31 | 0.95% | 29.4 | -0.02% | 198.77B |
| 58 | LRLCY | L'Oréal S.A. | $86.27 | 1.94% | 32.3 | +0.10% | 197.77B |
| 59 | T | AT&T Inc. | $28.64 | 3.98% | 9.0 | -1.14% | 196.47B |
| 60 | ABT | Abbott Laboratories | $109.56 | 2.25% | 29.9 | -1.33% | 195.15B |
| 61 | SAP | SAP SE | $202.25 | 1.46% | 26.6 | +1.39% | 194.68B |
| 62 | TMO | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | $501.97 | 0.33% | 28.8 | -3.25% | 192.76B |
| 63 | KLAC | Kla Corp | $1,344.55 | 0.52% | 42.3 | -5.93% | 192.67B |
| 64 | NEE | Nextera Energy Inc | $91.02 | 2.72% | 28.0 | -0.12% | 191.33B |
| 65 | DIS | Walt Disney Co | $101.54 | 1.42% | 15.3 | -0.85% | 187.67B |
| 66 | GILD | Gilead Sciences Inc | $143.93 | 2.17% | 22.0 | -0.83% | 187.49B |
| 67 | APH | Amphenol Corp-Cl A | $131.87 | 0.66% | 42.8 | -3.21% | 182.74B |
| 68 | DE | Deere & Co | $589.77 | 0.98% | 36.2 | -0.16% | 182.07B |
| 69 | BLK | Blackrock Inc | $955.45 | 2.12% | 31.8 | -7.69% | 176.40B |
| 70 | CRM | Salesforce Inc | $202.11 | 0.90% | 24.1 | +0.36% | 174.02B |
| 71 | TJX | Tjx Companies Inc | $159.33 | 1.09% | 34.0 | -0.99% | 173.80B |
| 72 | SIEGY | Siemens AG | $131.13 | 2.38% | 21.6 | -1.20% | 171.36B |
| 73 | ADI | Analog Devices Inc | $315.81 | 1.27% | 74.0 | -4.22% | 167.84B |
| 74 | SCCO | Southern Copper Corp | $184.97 | 1.72% | 36.5 | -3.60% | 158.21B |
| 75 | LOW | Lowe'S Cos Inc | $251.89 | 1.73% | 23.1 | -1.11% | 156.25B |
| 76 | UNP | Union Pacific Corp | $254.11 | 2.10% | 21.9 | -2.34% | 156.12B |
| 77 | BX | Blackstone Inc | $110.40 | 3.77% | 51.2 | -4.46% | 154.53B |
| 78 | HON | Honeywell International Inc | $235.29 | 1.98% | 29.8 | -1.30% | 153.05B |
| 79 | LMT | Lockheed Martin Corp | $671.77 | 2.06% | 30.5 | +2.56% | 152.77B |
| 80 | PFE | Pfizer Inc. | $27.05 | 6.40% | 19.7 | +1.65% | 152.72B |
| 81 | ENB | Enbridge Inc | $54.06 | 6.14% | 20.3 | +0.33% | 152.10B |
| 82 | AEM | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | $221.00 | 0.73% | 24.8 | -0.22% | 151.48B |
| 83 | QCOM | Qualcomm Inc | $135.69 | 2.52% | 27.9 | -0.96% | 149.54B |
| 84 | DHR | Danaher Corp | $195.50 | 0.61% | 41.3 | -3.22% | 149.22B |
| 85 | ETN | Eaton Corp Plc | $347.75 | 1.10% | 35.9 | -1.98% | 146.93B |
| 86 | SYK | Stryker Corp | $364.56 | 0.94% | 43.8 | -1.60% | 142.27B |
| 87 | TTE | Totalenergies Se | $78.77 | 5.11% | 11.6 | +2.26% | 139.76B |
| 88 | BMO | Bank Of Montreal | $142.12 | 3.40% | 15.9 | -1.31% | 138.34B |
| 89 | COP | Conocophillips | $117.07 | 3.01% | 15.5 | +0.21% | 137.11B |
| 90 | NEM | Newmont Corp | $116.29 | 0.80% | 19.0 | +0.17% | 136.84B |
| 91 | ACN | Accenture Plc-Cl A | $215.00 | 3.03% | 17.3 | +0.47% | 131.56B |
| 92 | COF | Capital One Financial Corp | $187.71 | 1.56% | 53.1 | -3.38% | 130.36B |
| 93 | CB | Chubb Ltd | $328.00 | 1.18% | 12.6 | -1.34% | 129.54B |
| 94 | BKNG | Booking Holdings Inc | $4,550.43 | 0.96% | 25.6 | -1.36% | 129.18B |
| 95 | BNS | Bank Of Nova Scotia | $72.08 | 4.22% | 16.5 | -1.17% | 128.61B |
| 96 | PH | Parker Hannifin Corp | $923.72 | 0.71% | 36.0 | -4.32% | 127.17B |
| 97 | IBKR | Interactive Brokers Gro-Cl A | $66.70 | 0.43% | 127.5 | -1.98% | 125.49B |
| 98 | MDT | Medtronic Plc | $90.90 | 2.91% | 27.1 | -2.27% | 125.23B |
| 99 | SPGI | S&P Global Inc | $452.36 | 0.93% | 27.8 | +0.28% | 124.50B |
| 100 | CM | Can Imperial Bk Of Commerce | $99.50 | 5.66% | 14.6 | -0.81% | 122.69B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are blue chip stocks?
Blue chip stocks are shares in large, financially stable companies with established track records of consistent earnings and often dividend payments. Examples include Apple, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Coca-Cola. These companies typically have market caps exceeding $10 billion, dominant market positions, and strong brand recognition. The term comes from poker where blue chips are the most valuable.
Are blue chip stocks safe?
Blue chip stocks are considered lower risk compared to small-cap or speculative stocks, but no stock is completely safe. Blue chips can still decline significantly during bear markets — many fell 30-50% during the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 COVID crash. However, they tend to recover faster and are less likely to go bankrupt than smaller companies. They offer relative safety, not absolute safety.
Do all blue chip stocks pay dividends?
Most blue chip stocks pay dividends, but not all. Some high-growth blue chips like Amazon and Alphabet (Google) have historically reinvested profits rather than paying dividends. Among those that do pay, many are Dividend Aristocrats — companies that have increased dividends for 25+ consecutive years. Common blue chip dividend payers include Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and 3M.
How to invest in blue chip stocks?
You can buy individual blue chip shares through any brokerage account, invest in blue chip ETFs like the SPDR Dow Jones ETF (DIA) or Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC), or purchase shares of index funds tracking the S&P 500 which is heavily weighted toward blue chips. Many brokers offer fractional shares, allowing you to build a diversified blue chip portfolio with a smaller initial investment.
What is the difference between blue chip and growth stocks?
Blue chip stocks prioritize stability, dividends, and consistent earnings, while growth stocks focus on rapid revenue and earnings expansion, often reinvesting all profits. Some companies like Apple and Microsoft qualify as both. Traditional blue chips like Johnson & Johnson or Procter & Gamble grow slowly but steadily, while pure growth stocks may have higher volatility and no dividend but greater upside potential.
How many blue chip stocks should I own?
Financial advisors commonly recommend holding 15-30 individual stocks for adequate diversification, spread across multiple sectors. For blue chips specifically, owning 10-20 names across sectors like technology, healthcare, financials, consumer staples, and industrials provides solid diversification. Alternatively, a single blue chip ETF or S&P 500 index fund gives you instant exposure to dozens of blue chips in one purchase.
What are the best blue chip stocks to buy?
The best blue chips depend on your goals. For dividend income, consider Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Coca-Cola. For growth potential, Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA lead in technology. For defensive stability, UnitedHealth Group, Berkshire Hathaway, and Walmart are popular choices. Most advisors recommend diversifying across several blue chips rather than concentrating in one.
Do blue chip stocks beat the market?
Individually, some blue chips outperform the market while others underperform — there is no guarantee. As a group, blue chips closely track major indices since they make up the bulk of index weightings. Over long periods, blue chips with reinvested dividends have historically delivered competitive total returns. The main advantage is not necessarily outperformance but lower volatility and drawdown risk compared to the broader market.
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