Introduction
Top companies by revenue offer a fascinating snapshot of global power from an economic point of view, industry dominance, and shifting business landscapes. The world’s highest-earning organizations are not just market giants; they transform supply chains, influence technology adoption, and drive employment across continents.
The 2025 top revenue-generating companies highlight the continued strength of retail giants, energy conglomerates, technology innovators, healthcare distributors, and financial institutions. Below is a quick look at the top 25 companies and what fuels their enormous scale.
Company Highlights
- Walmart – (United States, Retail) – $680.99 billion
The world’s largest retailer continues to dominate through its vast global store network, supply chain efficiency, and growing e-commerce capabilities. - Amazon – (United States, Internet/Retail) – $637.96 billion
A powerhouse spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital services, Amazon’s diversified model drives exceptional revenue growth. - State Grid Corporation of China – (China, Energy/Utilities) – $548.41 billion
One of the largest utilities globally, State Grid benefits from China’s massive energy infrastructure and investment. - Saudi Aramco – (Saudi Arabia, Oil & Gas) – $480.19 billion
A global energy leader with unmatched oil reserves, Aramco’s scale and production capacity sustain its revenue strength. - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) – (China, Oil & Gas) – $412.65 billion
CNPC remains a dominant force in upstream and downstream energy operations across China and international markets. - Sinopec Group – (China, Oil & Gas) – $407.49 billion
Specializing in refining and petrochemicals, Sinopec’s integrated operations support consistent high revenues. - UnitedHealth Group – (United States, Health Insurance) – $400.28 billion
A healthcare and insurance giant, UnitedHealth leverages technology, analytics, and scale in health services. - Apple – (United States, Technology) – $391.04 billion
Driven by premium consumer electronics and a rapidly expanding services ecosystem, Apple maintains extraordinary revenue performance. - CVS Health – (United States, Healthcare/Pharmacy) – $372.81 billion
A vertically integrated healthcare provider combining pharmacy services, insurance, and care delivery. - Berkshire Hathaway – (United States, Conglomerate) – $371.43 billion
A diversified conglomerate benefiting from investments, insurance operations, and ownership of multiple major businesses. - McKesson – (United States, Healthcare Distribution) – $359.05 billion
A critical player in pharmaceutical and medical distribution, McKesson operates at the heart of global healthcare logistics. - Volkswagen Group (Germany, Automotive) – $351.09 billion
One of the world’s largest automakers, Volkswagen benefits from a broad brand portfolio and global reach. - Alphabet (Google) – (United States, Technology/Internet) – $350.02 billion
Advertising, cloud computing, and digital services fuel Alphabet’s consistent revenue expansion. - Exxon Mobil – (United States, Oil & Gas) – $349.59 billion
A long-standing energy leader with strong upstream, downstream, and chemical business segments. - Toyota Motor Corporation – (Japan, Automotive) – $315.11 billion
Renowned for operational excellence and global production scale, Toyota remains a dominant automotive player. - China State Construction Engineering – (China, Construction) – $304.12 billion
A major beneficiary of infrastructure and urban development projects within China and internationally. - Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) – (United States, Healthcare Distribution) – $293.96 billion
A leading pharmaceutical distributor playing a vital role in healthcare supply chains. - Shell – (United Kingdom, Oil & Gas) – $289.03 billion
A global energy and petrochemical company with diversified operations across traditional and renewable energy. - JPMorgan Chase – (United States, Banking/Finance) – $278.91 billion
One of the largest financial institutions worldwide, driven by banking, investment services, and asset management. - Costco Wholesale – (United States, Retail (Wholesale)) – $254.45 billion
Membership-driven retailing combined with high inventory turnover supports strong revenue generation. - Cigna – (United States, Health Insurance) – $247.12 billion
A major health services and insurance provider expanding through digital healthcare solutions. - Microsoft – (United States, Technology) – $245.12 billion
Cloud computing, enterprise software, and AI solutions power Microsoft’s massive global revenues. - Trafigura Group – (Singapore, Commodities Trading) – $243.20 billion
A leading commodities trading firm facilitating global energy and raw material flows. - Glencore – (Switzerland, Commodities/Mining) – $230.94 billion
Operating across mining and commodity trading, Glencore benefits from global resource demand. - Cardinal Health – (United States, Healthcare Distribution) – $226.83 billion
A key healthcare distributor supporting hospitals, pharmacies, and medical providers worldwide.
Top 25 Companies by Revenue in 2025:
| Rank | Company | Country | Primary Industry | Key Revenue Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walmart | United States | Retail | Global retail operations & supply chain scale |
| 2 | Amazon | United States | E-commerce / Cloud | Online marketplace & AWS cloud services |
| 3 | State Grid Corporation of China | China | Energy / Utilities | National power transmission & infrastructure |
| 4 | Saudi Aramco | Saudi Arabia | Oil & Gas | Crude oil production & exports |
| 5 | China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) | China | Oil & Gas | Integrated energy production & refining |
| 6 | Sinopec Group | China | Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals | Refining & petrochemical operations |
| 7 | UnitedHealth Group | United States | Healthcare / Insurance | Health insurance & medical services |
| 8 | Apple | United States | Technology | Consumer devices & digital services |
| 9 | CVS Health | United States | Healthcare | Pharmacy services & health solutions |
| 10 | Berkshire Hathaway | United States | Conglomerate | Diversified investments & subsidiaries |
| 11 | McKesson | United States | Healthcare Distribution | Pharmaceutical & medical supply logistics |
| 12 | Volkswagen Group | Germany | Automotive | Vehicle manufacturing & global brands |
| 13 | Alphabet (Google) | United States | Technology / Digital Ads | Advertising & cloud services |
| 14 | Exxon Mobil | United States | Oil & Gas | Energy production & petrochemicals |
| 15 | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Automotive | Global vehicle production & sales |
| 16 | China State Construction Engineering | China | Construction / Infrastructure | Large-scale infrastructure projects |
| 17 | Cencora | United States | Healthcare Distribution | Drug distribution & healthcare services |
| 18 | Shell | United Kingdom | Oil & Gas / Energy | Global energy & fuel operations |
| 19 | JPMorgan Chase | United States | Banking / Finance | Financial services & investments |
| 20 | Costco Wholesale | United States | Retail (Wholesale) | Membership retail & bulk sales |
| 21 | Cigna | United States | Healthcare / Insurance | Health benefits & services |
| 22 | Microsoft | United States | Technology | Cloud computing & enterprise software |
| 23 | Trafigura Group | Singapore | Commodities Trading | Global resource & energy trading |
| 24 | Glencore | Switzerland | Commodities / Mining | Resource extraction & trading |
| 25 | Cardinal Health | United States | Healthcare Distribution | Medical & pharmaceutical distribution |
Visual Chart – Top 25 Companies by Revenue in 2025:
Resources & References
Fortune Global 500 (2025)
Primary source for company revenue rankings. Fortune ranks the world’s largest companies based on total revenues for their most recent fiscal year.
Fortune Media – Global 500 Official Listing
Provides detailed revenue figures, company positions, and methodology used for rankings.
Company Annual Reports & Financial Statements
Revenue numbers are ultimately derived from officially published financial disclosures by each company.
Forbes Global 2000 (Supplementary Reference)
Useful for cross-checking company scale, though Forbes uses a composite scoring system rather than pure revenue ranking.
Bloomberg / Financial Times / Statista (Secondary Validation)
Frequently referenced business intelligence platforms that track corporate financial performance.
Author’s Bio:
Pankaj Tuteja
Head of Operations – India
https://www.dragonsourcing.com


