
As 2025 comes to a close, the technology sector is once again outperforming all 11 S&P 500 sectors, thanks largely to the ongoing AI boom. The sector has climbed more than 24% this year, fueled by surging demand for artificial intelligence.
But zooming in, a handful of pure-play AI companies not only outperformed the market but the sector as well, leaving competitors in the dust with monstrous gains.