2 Tech Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
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By Neil Patel – Mar 1, 2026 at 9:00AM ESTKey PointsThe first company on this list is already crushing it in the AI race, as it’s involved in seemingly every area related to the technology.With billions of daily active users, the second business has one of the most powerful network effects on the face of the planet.Both of these stocks can be purchased at price-to-earnings ratios below 30. Over the past decade, the global economy has become dominated by powerful technology enterprises that have innovative and disruptive power. Some of these companies have put up phenomenal gains for their shareholders, as their products and services impact many people. The smartest investors should be considering ways to allocate capital, so that they don't miss out on potential profits. Here are two tech stocks you can buy and hold for the next decade. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Alphabet The first tech stock that investors can buy and hold for the next decade is Alphabet (GOOGL +1.50%) (GOOG +1.39%). The business sports a market cap of $3.8 trillion. And its share price has soared 767% in the past decade (as of Feb. 24). Alphabet continues to post impressive growth even at this scale. Revenue jumped 15% year over year in 2025 to $403 billion. This was driven by Google Search's top line rising 13%. YouTube also topped $60 billion in revenue between ads and subscriptions. Investors will appreciate the company's robust financial position, demonstrated by an operating margin of 32% in the fourth quarter. This supports free cash flow (FCF) that is directed to ongoing share repurchases and dividends. ExpandNASDAQ: GOOGLAlphabetToday's Change(1.50%) $4.62Current Price$312.00Key Data PointsMarket Cap$3.8TDay's Range$303.80 - $312.3352wk Range$140.53 - $349.00Volume1.6MAvg Vol34MGross Margin59.68%Dividend Yield0.27% Over the long run, Alphabet has shown that it can consistently grow the bottom line. Net income increased at a compound annual rate of 23.4% between 2015 and 2025. Solid double-digit gains should continue far into the future. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a topic that's on most investors' minds. This company has the resources to invest aggressively to build out its technical infrastructure, such as data centers and services related to its AI strategy. Alphabet is involved in every phase of AI development, from research and chip development to cloud computing, user-facing apps, and advertising tools. This gives it a unique advantage, allowing it to leverage its AI capital expenditures to benefit the entire business. The stock isn't trading at an egregious valuation today, which might come as a surprise given that it's up 73% in the past 12 months. At a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.8, investors shouldn't think twice about buying Alphabet. 2.
Meta Platforms The second tech stock that investors can buy and hold for the next decade is Meta Platforms (META 1.34%). It carries a market cap of $1.6 trillion. The stock is up 506% over the trailing-10-year period. Meta's revenue went from $165 billion in 2024 to $201 billion last year, translating to a 22% gain. Higher ad impressions and ad pricing both played a factor. The digital ad market keeps expanding. With 3.58 billion daily active users on its various social media apps, Meta's reach is mind-boggling. This massive community supports the company's network effect. More users lead to more engagement and content, which improves the experience for existing and new users. ExpandNASDAQ: METAMeta PlatformsToday's Change(-1.34%) $-8.83Current Price$648.18Key Data PointsMarket Cap$1.6TDay's Range$638.12 - $649.4452wk Range$479.80 - $796.25Volume16MAvg Vol16MGross Margin82.00%Dividend Yield0.32% Meta's operating margin was 41% in Q4. And its net income increased at a compound annual rate of 32.2% between 2015 and 2025. Like Alphabet, this business is in very strong financial shape, with positive FCF generation. And the company has $82 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities on the balance sheet. This gives founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg the firepower to go all in on AI, with the goal of achieving personal superintelligence that can empower everyone. The plan this year is for capital expenditures to total $125 billion (at the midpoint). That would be 74% higher than the spending in 2025. And by 2028, Meta will spend $600 billion just in the U.S. on AI infrastructure. Investors can scoop Meta shares at a cheaper valuation than Alphabet. The social media stock trades at a P/E multiple of 27.2. This business is a top buy-and-hold candidate for those with a decade-long time horizon. Read NextFeb 28, 2026 •By James HiresPrediction: The AI Capex War Will Create a Clear Winner by the End of 2026Feb 28, 2026 •By Marc GubertiGot $5,000? 1 Tech Stock to Buy and Hold for the Long Term.Feb 27, 2026 •By Adria CiminoWant to Invest in Quantum Computing? 2 Stocks That Are Great Buys Right NowFeb 25, 2026 •By Eric Volkman1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock With More Potential Than Any CryptocurrencyFeb 24, 2026 •By Bram BerkowitzBillionaire Investor Bill Ackman Has Nearly 40% of His Hedge Fund Invested in Just 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) StocksFeb 22, 2026 •By Manali Pradhan, CFA3 Predictions for Alphabet in 2026About the AuthorNeil Patel is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering consumer staples, consumer discretionary, financials, information technology, and communication services. Prior to The Motley Fool, Neil worked in corporate finance roles at JPMorgan Chase and Capital One. He also has experience working on a start-up in the cryptocurrency space. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in finance from Ohio State University.TMFNeilPatelStocks MentionedAlphabetNASDAQ: GOOG$311.73(+1.49%)+$4.58AlphabetNASDAQ: GOOGL$312.00(+1.50%)+$4.62Meta PlatformsNASDAQ: META$648.51(-1.29%)-$8.50*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.