2 Large-Cap Stocks to Consider Right Now and 1 We Question

Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.

These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you find high-quality companies that can grow their earnings no matter what. Keeping that in mind, here are two large-cap stocks whose competitive advantages create flywheel effects and one whose existing offerings may be tapped out.

One Large-Cap Stock to Sell:

MSCI (MSCI)

Market Cap: $42.03 billion

Originally known as Morgan Stanley Capital International before becoming independent in 2007, MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) provides critical decision support tools, indexes, and analytics that help global investors understand risk and return factors and build more effective investment portfolios.

Why Does MSCI Fall Short?

1. Negative return on equity shows that some of its growth strategies have backfired

At $570.33 per share, MSCI trades at 30x forward P/E. If you’re considering MSCI for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Two Large-Cap Stocks to Watch:

MongoDB (MDB)

Market Cap: $27.48 billion

Named after "humongous database," reflecting its ability to handle massive data loads, MongoDB (NASDAQ:MDB) provides a flexible document-based database platform that helps developers build, deploy, and maintain modern applications more efficiently.

Why Are We Fans of MDB?

1. ARR trends over the last year show it’s maintaining a steady flow of long-term contracts that contribute positively to its revenue predictability
2. Sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months implies the business will stay on its desirable two-year growth trajectory
3. Free cash flow margin is on track to jump by 1.7 percentage points next year, meaning the company will have more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends

MongoDB is trading at $339.04 per share, or 10.1x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Accenture (ACN)

Market Cap: $148.7 billion

With a workforce of approximately 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is a professional services firm that helps organizations transform their businesses through consulting, technology, operations, and digital services.

Why Does ACN Stand Out?

1. Annual revenue growth of 9.6% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Enormous revenue base of $70.73 billion provides significant distribution advantages
3. Industry-leading 38% return on capital demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments

Accenture’s stock price of $241.90 implies a valuation ratio of 17.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

If your portfolio success hinges on just 4 stocks, your wealth is built on fragile ground. You have a small window to secure high-quality assets before the market widens and these prices disappear.

Don’t wait for the next volatility shock. Check out our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.