The world’s largest corporations by revenue span a spectrum of industries, from e-commerce and electronics to oil and retail, from young and fast-growing to established and slower-growing industries. Either way, each company is a major player in its sector.
Some foreign companies could report every two years, which would lead to longer reporting delays. We add the qualification that State Grid, the Chinese government-owned power company, and Saudi Aramco, the state oil company of Saudi Arabia, would be added to this list. They were not included because their shares are not publicly traded in the United States or Canada.
Walmart Inc. (WMT)
- Revenue (TTM): $600.11 billion
- Net income (TTM): $8.97 billion
- Market cap: $390.66 billion
- Final 1 year total return: 1.75%
- Stock Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become one of the largest retailers in the world. The business operates discount stores, supercentres and local markets, and a strong internet presence. Walmart offers a variety of products, clothing and accessories, furniture, books, jewelry, food and beverages, medical aids, and automotive equipment.
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
- Revenue (TTM): $502.19 billion
- Net income (TTM): $11.32 billion
- Market cap: $916.82 billion
- 1 year final total return: -44.35%
- Exchange: NASDAQ
By market capitalization, Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer. The company started as an online bookstore and expanded to nearly every retail location. In addition to commercial entities through its e-commerce site, Amazon has subsidiaries & Whole Foods Market and home security startup Ring. Cloud computing services, subscription products like Amazon Prime, and streaming movies and other entertainment are among Amazon’s fastest-growing businesses.
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (SNP)
- Revenue (TTM): $486.84 billion
- Net Income (TTM): $10.47 billion
- Market cap: $82.73 billion
- Final 1 year total return: 19.61%
- Stock Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
China Petroleum & Chemical manufactures and expands various petrochemical and petroleum products. The company’s products include gasoline, diesel, kerosene, synthetic rubber and resins, jet fuel and chemical fertilizers. China Petroleum & Chemical, often referred to as Sinopec, is one of the world’s leading oil, gas and petrochemical refining companies. It is run by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.
PetroChina Co. Ltd. (PTR)
- Revenue (TTM): $486.4 billion
- Net Income (TTM): $20.89 billion
- Market cap: $59.2 billion
- Final 1 year total return: 15.24%
- Stock Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
PetroChina is an oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, production and sale of petroleum. It also makes petrochemical products. PetroChina is the publicly traded subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Corporation.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- Revenue (TTM): $394.33 billion
- Net income (TTM): $99.8 billion
- Market cap: $2.08 trillion
- 1 year final total return: -23.64%
- Exchange: NASDAQ
Apple creates, manufactures, and sells a variety of technology products for customers, including smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearable devices, and home entertainment systems. The iPhone series of smartphones and the Mac line of computers are two of the company’s most popular products. Apple is also developing a fast-growing services business, which includes operating digital content stores, selling streaming video games and providing streaming services such as Apple+, a platform for on-demand entertainment.
Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM)
- Revenue (TTM): $386.82 billion
- Net Income (TTM): $51.86 billion
- Market cap: $453.38 billion
- 1 year final total return: 67.12%
- Stock Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company headquartered in Texas. It searches for oil and gas, markets its products, or does both in most countries around the world. Their gas stations are a familiar sight to drivers around the world, although the brand names displayed may vary depending on where you are. ExxonMobil’s corporate name commemorates the 1999 merger of two industrial giants.
Shell PLC (SHEL)
- Revenue (TTM): $365.29 billion
- Net income (TTM): $43.36 billion
- Market cap: $204.03 billion
- Final 1 year total return: 27.58%
- Stock Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
Royal Dutch Shell, based in the Netherlands, explores, produces and refines oil through its subsidiary companies. Shell manufactures and sells fuels, lubricants and other chemicals, as well as operating petrol stations around the world.
CVS Health Corp. (CVS)
- Revenue (TTM): $315.23 billion
- Net income (TTM): $3.15 billion
- Market cap: $119.11 billion
- 1-year final total return: -11.75%
- Stock Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
CVS is a pharmacy-based healthcare provider. The corporation owns and operates a chain of pharmacies with locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. CVS also offers pharmacy benefit management services, mail order pharmacy services and disease management programs in addition to retail.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH)
- Revenue (TTM): $313.13 billion
- Net Income (TTM): $19.43 billion
- Market cap: $454.09 billion
- Final 1-year total return: 5.87%
- Stock Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
UnitedHealth Group Inc. is a global insurance and healthcare corporation headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It offers organized health insurance products to businesses, government agencies and individuals. Its health care services are provided through a network of physician groups that have contracts with UnitedHealth to provide health care services. In addition to its US holdings, UnitedHealth Group has subsidiaries in Brazil, India, Ireland, the Philippines and the United Kingdom.
Volkswagen AG (VWAGY)
- Revenue (TTM): $288.45 billion
- Net Income (TTM): $18.47 billion
- Market cap: $85.85 billion
- 1 year final total return: -35.01%
- Exchange: OTC
By vehicle offerings, the Volkswagen Group is the largest automobile manufacturer in the world. The German company manufactures, sells and repairs luxury, economy and sports cars, trucks and other commercial vehicles. Audi is VW’s premium luxury brand.
