In 2024, the**************************************o posted the highest revenue of any company in the world before taxes, with an income of over *** billion U.S. dollars. ************************************************** rounded out the top five spots in the ranking of most profitable companies. What is net income? Net income, or net profit, which differs slightly from pre-tax income, is the figure that gives the most complete overview of a company’s profitability: It is calculated as the revenue of a company less all operating expenses, debt payments, interest paid, income from subsidiary holdings, taxes, etc. Different industries have different net profit margins. The Apple doesn’t fall far In terms of market value, Microsoft was the largest company in the world in 2024, with Apple following in second. Since the beginning of the new millennium, Apple has reported ever rising amounts of worldwide revenue, with iPhone sales leading the charge.

With over *** billion U.S. dollars in revenue, Walmart topped the ranking of the hundred largest companies globally, followed by Amazon. Walmart was also the largest company in the world based on its number of employees, with some *** million all over the world. Largest corporations based on revenue - additional information The concept of revenue itself might slightly differ depending on country or even from one company to another. It usually refers to the income resulted from normal business activities, such as the sale of goods and services to customers. Walmart The American-based multinational corporation Walmart was founded in 1962 and currently operates over ****** stores worldwide, out of which ***** are in the United States alone. In 2024, Walmart was ranked the third most valuable retail brand in the world, with a brand value of about ** billion U.S. dollars. Follow this link to get access to the top 500 companies from all industries list.

Top 50 Companies by Revenue (USD Millions)

Description : This dataset contains information on the largest companies in the world ranked by their revenue in USD millions. It includes key financial metrics and details about each company, making it a valuable resource for analysis and comparison.

This list comprises the world's largest companies by consolidated revenue, according to the Fortune Global 500 2024 rankings and other sources. American retail corporation Walmart has been the world's largest company by revenue since 2014. The list is limited to the largest 50 companies, all of which have annual revenues exceeding US$130 billion. This list is incomplete, as not all companies disclose their information to the media or general public. Out of 50 largest companies 23 are American, 17 Asian and 10 European.

Features :

• Rank: The rank of the company based on its revenue.
• Company_Name: The name of the company.
• Industry: The industry in which the company operates.
• Revenue (USD Millions): The total revenue of the company in millions of USD.
• Profit (USD Millions): The total profit of the company in millions of USD.
• Number of Employees: The total number of employees working for the company.
• Headquarters: The country where the company's headquarters is located.

Source : The data has been sourced from the Wikipedia page on List of Largest Companies by Revenue.

Usage : This dataset can be used for various analyses, including : - Financial performance comparisons across industries. - Visualization of the largest global companies. - Insights into employment statistics in relation to revenue.

Beginner-Friendly : This dataset is suitable for beginners looking to practice data analysis, data visualization, and financial comparisons. It provides a straightforward structure with easily understandable features, making it an excellent starting point for those new to data science.

Overview This dataset contains information about the largest companies in the United States by revenue. It includes key attributes such as company name, industry, annual revenue, profit, number of employees, and the state where the company is headquartered. The dataset provides valuable insights into the financial and operational aspects of these major corporations.

Columns Rank: Ranking of the company based on its annual revenue. Name: Name of the company. Industry: Industry in which the company operates. Revenue: Annual revenue of the company in millions of dollars. Profit: Annual profit of the company in millions of dollars. Employees: Number of employees working for the company. State: State where the company’s headquarters are located. Key Insights Revenue Distribution: Significant variation in revenue among the top companies, with some generating much higher revenues. Profit Margins: Wide variation in profit margins, indicating different levels of profitability across industries. Employee Numbers: Disparity in the number of employees, reflecting differences in business models and operational scales. Geographic Spread: Companies are headquartered in various states, with certain states having a higher concentration of large companies. Potential Uses Industry Analysis: Understand trends and performance in different industries. Economic Research: Analyze the economic impact of these large companies. Business Strategy: Inform business strategies and market analysis. Educational Purposes: Use as a case study for business and economic courses. Future Work In-Depth Industry Analysis: Explore specific industries to identify trends and outliers. Time-Series Analysis: Analyze trends over time if historical data becomes available. Comparative Analysis: Compare with similar datasets from other countries. Advanced Visualization: Create interactive dashboards for better data presentation. This dataset is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the financial and operational characteristics of the largest companies in the United States.

With a market capitalization of 3.12 trillion U.S. dollars as of May 2024, Microsoft was the world’s largest company that year. Rounding out the top five were some of the world’s most recognizable brands: Apple, NVIDIA, Google’s parent company Alphabet, and Amazon. Saudi Aramco led the ranking of the world's most profitable companies in 2023, with a pre-tax income of nearly 250 billion U.S. dollars. How are market value and market capitalization determined? Market value and market capitalization are two terms frequently used – and confused - when discussing the profitability and viability of companies. Strictly speaking, market capitalization (or market cap) is the worth of a company based on the total value of all their shares; an important metric when determining the comparative value of companies for trading opportunities. Accordingly, many stock exchanges such as the New York or London Stock Exchange release market capitalization data on their listed companies. On the other hand, market value technically refers to what a company is worth in a much broader context. It is determined by multiple factors, including profitability, corporate debt, and the market environment as a whole. In this sense it aims to estimate the overall value of a company, with share price only being one element. Market value is therefore useful for determining whether a company’s shares are over- or undervalued, and in arriving at a price if the company is to be sold. Such valuations are generally made on a case-by-case basis though, and not regularly reported. For this reason, market capitalization is often reported as market value. What are the top companies in the world? The answer to this question depends on the metric used. Although the largest company by market capitalization, Microsoft's global revenue did not manage to crack the top 20 companies. Rather, American multinational retailer Walmart was ranked as the largest company in the world by revenue. Walmart also had the highest number of employees in the world.

The United States is home to some of the world's largest and most influential companies. Here are some of the largest companies in the United States by revenue:

1. Walmart: Walmart is the world's largest retailer, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. It is known for its low prices and wide selection of products.

2. Amazon: Amazon is a global e-commerce giant that sells a wide variety of products, including books, electronics, clothing, and groceries. It also provides cloud computing services through Amazon Web Services (AWS).

3. ExxonMobil: ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, engaged in exploration, production, refining, and marketing of petroleum products.

4. Apple: Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells smartphones, computers, tablets, and other consumer electronics. It is known for its innovative products and user-friendly interface.

5. UnitedHealth Group: UnitedHealth Group is the largest health insurance company in the United States, offering a wide range of health insurance plans and health services.

6. Berkshire Hathaway: Berkshire Hathaway is a conglomerate holding company that owns a diverse range of businesses, including insurance, manufacturing, and retail. It is led by billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

7. CVS Health: CVS Health is a healthcare company that operates a chain of pharmacies and offers pharmacy benefits management services.

8. Alphabet: Alphabet is the parent company of Google, one of the world's largest technology companies. It also owns other subsidiaries, such as Waymo (self-driving cars) and YouTube.

9. Johnson & Johnson: Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company that manufactures and sells medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products.

10. JPMorgan Chase & Co.: JPMorgan Chase is a global financial services firm that offers a wide range of banking, investment, and financial services.

Continuously updated global ranking of the world’s largest publicly traded companies by market capitalization (USD) as displayed on Capital.com. The table lists each company’s rank, market cap in USD, latest share price and primary listing country; rankings reflect reported market caps as of the stated date and are updated over time.

In 2023, the investment and holding company Investor AB was the most profitable company in Sweden with a net profit of over 11 billion euros. The car manufacturer Volvo AB ranked second, generating a profit of six billion euros. The industrial manufacturer Atlas Copco AB had the third highest net profit in Sweden.

• The data including top 100 companies by revenue of United States.
• I earned data from web (web scrapping).
• Dataset source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_companies_in_the_United_States_by_revenue

Shell had the highest annual revenue of all companies based in the United Kingdom in 2025, at approximately 284 billion U.S. dollars. BP had the second-highest annual revenue at over 189 billion dollars, followed by HSBC Holdings, which had a revenue of around 142 billion U.S. dollars. In terms of global employee numbers, however, Compass Group had the highest number among UK-based businesses, at approximately half a million in 2024, followed by Tesco at 336,400 and HSBC at almost 211,000. Big Oil, a banking giant, and Britain's top supermarket chain The two companies listed as having the most revenue in the UK this year are also two of the biggest oil and gas companies in the world, alongside Chevron, Eni, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies. After a huge surge in energy prices in 2022, these companies saw their profits recede slightly in 2023, but clearly remain in strong financial positions as of 2024. HSBC Holdings, meanwhile, was the largest bank in Europe in terms of market capitalization, and was estimated to have the second-highest number of UK-based customers in 2024. The company with the fourth-highest revenue in this year, Tesco has by some distance the largest grocery-market share in Great Britain, a position it has maintained despite growing competition from discounters like Lidl and Aldi. UK economy health check In the first quarter of 2025, the UK economy grew by 0.7 percent, emerging from a brief slowdown in growth towards the end of 2024. Consumer Price inflation, has, however, started to increase, with the inflation rate reaching 3.5 percent in April, the highest rate since January 2024. Furthermore, the UK labor market is showing signs of weakness, with quite a high number of job losses since the start of the year. Alongside these generally negative signs, business confidence in the UK has been falling, with the main concern of UK firms being that of taxation, as of early 2025.

Introduction:

This analysis delves into the financial performance of top companies by examining key metrics such as revenue, earnings, market capitalisation, P/E ratio, and dividend yield. By comparing these metrics, we gain a comprehensive understanding of a company's scale, profitability, market value, and growth potential. Through visualisations, the analysis also explores correlations between these metrics and offers insights into country-level performance, highlighting economic dominance across various sectors. This holistic approach provides a multi-dimensional view of global financial powerhouses, investor confidence, and regional economic trends.

Key Metrics Used:

1. Revenue (Trailing Twelve Months - TTM): - Definition: This is the total income generated by a company from its operations in the last twelve months. - Potential Insights: High revenue often indicates market dominance or high sales volume. Comparing revenues can reveal which companies are the largest in terms of business volume.

2. Earnings (TTM): - Definition: This refers to the company's profit after taxes and expenses over the trailing twelve months. - Potential Insights: Companies with high earnings are more efficient at converting revenue into profit, suggesting better profitability or cost management. A comparison of earnings provides insight into profitability rather than just scale.

3. Market Capitalisation (Market Cap): - Definition: Market cap is the total value of a company's outstanding shares of stock, calculated as stock price multiplied by the number of shares. It indicates the company’s size in the stock market. - Potential Insights: High market cap usually indicates investor confidence in the company. Comparing market cap among the top 15 companies reveals their relative size in financial markets.

4. P/E Ratio (TTM): - Definition: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio measures a company's current share price relative to its per-share earnings. - Potential Insights: A high P/E ratio may indicate that investors expect high growth in the future, while a low P/E ratio could imply undervaluation or scepticism about growth. Companies are compared by their growth prospects or current valuation.

5. Dividend Yield (TTM): - Definition: Dividend yield is a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price. - Potential Insights: High dividend yield may indicate that a company returns more income to shareholders. It’s particularly useful for income-focused investors.

In this combined analysis, we will integrate the observations from the visualisations with the key financial metrics definitions and insights, to offer a comprehensive view of the top companies and country-level analysis across various financial dimensions.

Data Visualisations

Visualisation 1: https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F13231939%2F2296eddd53ddd4b84346b1ea1324ec0a%2FScreenshot%202024-10-01%2015.16.51.png?generation=1727864461164331&alt=media" alt=""> Visualisation 2: https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F13231939%2Fb35516c91e54eda75a03ff073e94dd73%2FScreenshot%202024-10-01%2015.17.53.png?generation=1727864511265917&alt=media" alt=""> Visualisation 3: https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F13231939%2F506ca2428d34b15cd46e4a31261763d7%2FScreenshot%202024-10-01%2015.18.37.png?generation=1727864562835491&alt=media" alt=""> Visualisation 4: https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F13231939%2F41e7a3e28c757239d26226f6a0ccdca9%2FScreenshot%202024-10-01%2015.19.20.png?generation=1727864614352037&alt=media" alt=""> A Markdown document with the R code for the above visualisations. link

1. Revenue (Trailing Twelve Months - TTM)

• Definition: The total income generated from a company’s operations over the last 12 months.
• Insights from Charts:
  • Revenue vs Earnings (Visualisation 2): Companies like Saudi Aramco are massive outliers with high revenues and even higher earnings, indicating impressive profitability despite their revenue volume.
  • Top 10 Countries by Average Revenue (Visualisation 3): China, South Korea, and Japan are at the top, with companies generating significant business volumes.
  • Analysis: High revenue companies like Walmart dominate the market but may not always convert this into proportional earnings or market cap growth. This could be due to operational costs or sector-specific challenges (retail margins being lower than tech).

2. Earnings (TTM)

• Definition: Profits...

The highest-earning Russian company was Rosneft, whose revenue exceeded ***** trillion Russian rubles in 2024. Gazprom and Gazprom Neft followed with revenues of approximately **** trillion Russian rubles and *** trillion Russian rubles, respectively. RZD (Russian Railways) was the leading non-energy company, with over **** trillion Russian rubles in revenue.

Corporate Profits in the United States increased to 3259.41 USD Billion in the second quarter of 2025 from 3252.44 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This dataset presents a clean, well-structured list of the world’s largest companies ranked by total revenue, scraped directly from Wikipedia’s “List of largest companies by revenue” page. It provides valuable insights into the global business landscape, covering major industries such as retail, oil & gas, technology, and energy. The dataset was created as part of a data scraping and cleaning project, showcasing how to extract real-world data from the web, clean it using Python (Pandas), and publish it in a machine-readable format for analytics and visualization.

As of June 2025, TotalEnergies had the highest revenue during the last 12 months of all companies based in France, at approximately ******billion U.S. dollars. BNP Paribas had the second-highest annual revenue at *******billion U.S. dollars, followed by AXA Group at *******billion U.S. dollars.

The dataset has been meticulously gathered from the website https://companiesmarketcap.com/largest-companies-by-revenue/, which provides comprehensive information on the largest companies globally, ranked by their revenue. This particular dataset is a product of web scraping, a technique used to extract large amounts of data from websites in a structured format. Web scraping involves automated methods to retrieve and process data from web pages, allowing for the collection of information that may not be readily available in a downloadable format. In this case, the scraping process targeted specific elements of the webpage to obtain relevant details such as company names, revenue figures, industry classifications, and other pertinent metrics that reflect the financial performance and stature of these corporations.

This horizontal bar chart displays revenues ($) by revenue type using the aggregation sum. The data is filtered where the industry is Software. The data is about companies.

This horizontal bar chart displays revenues ($) by revenue type using the aggregation sum. The data is filtered where the industry is Diversified REITs. The data is about companies.

This horizontal bar chart displays revenues ($) by revenue type using the aggregation sum in Gulu. The data is about companies.

In 2021, Apple was the largest publicly traded company in California based on revenue. That year, they had a revenue of ****** billion U.S. dollars. Alphabet, Chevron, Wells Fargo and Meta rounded out the top five publicly traded companies in California. Apple Apple is a multinational company headquartered in California. It was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. Known for their popular iPhones and Mac computers, they have further expanded into other products such as iPods, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Air Pods, and Apple Pay. It is now one of the world’s largest and most valuable companies. Their worldwide revenue has increased dramatically since 2004, with the largest share of their sales since 2012 coming from the Americas. Despite being one of the most successful technology companies, it has faced a lot of criticism from consumers. Some of the criticisms include tax avoidance, sweatshop use, and environmental destruction. Fortune 500 Companies In 2021, New York and California had the highest number of Fortune 500 companies, followed by Texas, Illinois, and Ohio. For New York, this can be attributed to its being the financial and cultural hub of the country. Fortune 500 Companies are ranked by Fortune magazine, which ranks the the top 500 companies in the United States based on revenue. Companies on this list are both publicly and privately held. The companies that get listed have changed over the years, for a variety of reasons such as company acquisitions, bankruptcies, and changes in the economy.