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Global 2000 List Shows Record Sales, Profits, Assets and Market Value
Forbes released its annual ranking of the world's largest public companies. The list reached new highs across all four metrics despite ongoing trade disputes and inflationary pressures.
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Forbes released its 24th annual Global 2000 ranking of the world's largest public companies on June 24, 2026. The list is compiled using sales, profits, assets and market value data from FactSet Research, with market values based on closing prices as of May 15, 2026.
The combined figures for companies on the list reached $56 trillion in annual sales, $5.5 trillion in profits and $272 trillion in assets. Market value across the list rose 31.8 percent from the prior year, adding more than $30 trillion in shareholder value.
Chase held the top position for the fourth consecutive year. Amazon moved up three places to second, followed by Berkshire Hathaway, Alphabet and Saudi Aramco. The United States had the most companies on the list with 593, followed by Greater China with 340 and Japan with 179. Six of the top ten companies are headquartered in the United States.
Nvidia rose 20 places to number 27 and became the most valuable chip company on the list. SK Hynix climbed 107 places to number 48. Alphabet advanced from ninth to fourth place. The ranking reflects continued investment in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure among technology companies.
