BIGGEST COMPANIES IN THE WORLD

BIGGEST COMPANIES IN THE WORLD

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These are the 10 biggest companies in the world by 12-month trailing (TTM) revenue, and it represents a striking diversity of industries. This list is limited to companies that are publicly traded in the U.S. or Canada, either directly or through ADRs. Some foreign companies may report semiannually, and so may have longer lag times.

1. Walmart Inc. (WMT)

Founded in 1962, Walmart has since grown into one of the world’s largest retailers. The company operates discount stores, supercenters, neighborhood markets, as well as a robust online platform.

Walmart

2. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (SNP)

China Petroleum & Chemical is a producer and distributor of a variety of petrochemical and petroleum products. The company’s products include gasoline, diesel, kerosene, synthetic rubbers and resins, jet fuel, and chemical fertilizers, among other related offerings.

3. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)

Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer by market cap. The company began as an online bookseller and has since grown to encompass virtually every category of retail. Besides selling products through its eCommerce platform, Amazon owns subsidiaries including Whole Foods Market and home security company Ring.

Amazon

4. PetroChina Co. Ltd. (PTR)

Oil and gas company PetroChina is engaged in oil exploration, development, production, and sales. It also manufactures petrochemical products. PetroChina is the exchange-listed branch of the Chinese state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation.

5. Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Apple designs manufacture and market a broad range of consumer technology products, including smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearable devices, home entertainment devices, and more. Among the company’s most popular products are its iPhone line of smartphones and Mac line of computers.

Apple company

6. CVS Health Corp. (CVS)

CVS is an integrated pharmacy health care provider. The company operates a chain of drugstores with locations throughout the U.S. as well as in Puerto Rico.

7. Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDS.A)

Based in the Netherlands, Royal Dutch Shell explores, produces, and refines petroleum through its subsidiary companies. In addition to operating gas stations around the world, Shell produces and sells fuels, lubricants, and other chemicals.

Royal shell

8.  Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)

Berkshire Hathaway is a diversified holding corporation that owns companies in a broad range of sectors and industries. They include insurance, energy generation, freight rail transportation, retail, and manufacturing companies, among others.

9. Toyota Motor Corp. (TM)

Toyota is a Japanese automobile company that manufactures, sells, leases, and repairs passenger cars, trucks, and buses worldwide. The company also sells parts and equipment and operates financing services.

10. Volkswagen AG (VWAGY)

Volkswagen Group is the world’s largest automobile manufacturer by vehicle sales.3 The German company builds, sells and repairs both luxury and economy cars, sports cars, trucks, and other commercial vehicles. VW’s premier luxury brand is Audi. 

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