10 AI Companies to Buy Now and Hold Forever

From the growth of self-driving cars to the explosion in generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, it's clear that AI is going to become increasingly integrated into our lives. Recognizing this, investors should keep tabs on leading AI companies since these stocks have the potential to provide sizable returns in the years to come.

Nvidia

Nvidia is a semiconductor stalwart that pioneered the development of the graphics processing unit (GPU). Invaluable for AI applications, GPUs are also critical components found in data centers, where AI computing occurs. The company consistently generates strong free cash flow, making Nvidia stock a must-consider for any investor looking to gain AI exposure.

Alphabet

The parent company of numerous businesses, Alphabet incorporates its large language model (LLM) chatbot, Gemini, into offerings like Google Search and Android phones. Other companies also integrate Gemini into their products, like visual messaging provider Snap and strategy and consulting leader Accenture. Besides Gemini, Alphabet provides extensive AI exposure through its cloud computing service, Google Cloud.

Microsoft

Expanding beyond the software offerings that initially made it famous, Microsoft offers AI exposure through its generative AI chatbot, Copilot, found in several Microsoft products like Microsoft 365. Investors also gain AI exposure through the company's cloud computing platform, Microsoft Azure. Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT.

Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms may be most recognizable as the parent company of Facebook, but the company emerged as a leader in AI tools after developing Meta AI, an AI-powered assistant that's integrated in other Meta apps and built on the Llama LLM. In June 2025, Meta broadened its AI reach with a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, a company pursuing artificial general intelligence.

Broadcom

Like Nvidia, Broadcom is another leading semiconductor stock that has close ties to the AI industry. Data center growth is contributing to strong demand for Broadcom's AI accelerators. For Q2 2025, Broadcom reported over $4.4 billion in AI semiconductor revenue, a 46% year-over-year increase. AI networking represented 40% of AI revenue, a 70% year-over-year gain.

Amazon

Once a bookseller, Amazon now has a robust cloud computing business. Launched almost 20 years ago, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has emerged as a premier cloud computing option, providing the foundation for companies to develop their own AI resources as well as AI services and tools like Amazon Bedrock and Amazon SageMaker. At the end of 2024, AWS achieved a $115 annualized revenue run rate. Considering its scale and dedication to innovation, Amazon is sure to remain a premier AI force for years to come.

Palantir Technologies

From assisting customers with data integration, to security and compliance, to healthcare advances, to supporting the militaries of the U.S. and allies, software company Palantir Technologies developed a sophisticated platform for analyzing large datasets. In strong financial health, Palantir is consistently profitable and ended the first quarter of 2025 with $5.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents with no debt. Plus, it routinely generates strong free cash flow.

Taiwan Semiconductor

With its Dedicated IC Foundry business model, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing produces semiconductors for customers instead of original semiconductors for itself. Nvidia, for example, is a Taiwan Semiconductor customer, turning to it for help in production of the Blackwell GPU, which is used in AI applications. Illustrating its strong exposure to AI, Taiwan Semiconductor stated that 2024 revenue from AI accelerators represented 'close to mid-teens percent' of its total revenue.

Tesla

Most recognize Tesla for its electric vehicles (EVs) but its leadership in AI warrants recognition. The company's EVs have sophisticated autonomous driving capability, and it's making steady progress in advancing its robotaxi business. Tesla reported about $5 billion in 2024 AI-related capital expenditures, and it expects about the same in 2025. Considering Elon Musk's enthusiasm for AI, it would be unsurprising if Musk moves toward a Tesla acquisition of his AI start-up, xAI.

CoreWeave

Providing infrastructure for AI computing, CoreWeave developed a cloud platform to support AI's high computing demands. The allure of its technology is highlighted by its recent $11.9 billion deal with OpenAI to develop AI infrastructure. CoreWeave is in rapid growth mode. In Q1 2025, it reported revenue of $982 million, a year-over-year increase of 420% resulting from high demand for the company's cloud platform.

Investors looking to capitalize on the growing AI market should consider these 10 companies, each of which is well-positioned to drive significant returns in the coming years.