Forbes has released its 2025 Global 2000 list, ranking the world’s largest public companies based on sales, profits, assets, and market value. Despite geopolitical uncertainty and trade tensions, all four metrics reached record highs this year. The 2,000 companies on the list account for $52.9 trillion in annual revenue, $4.9 trillion in profit, $242.2 trillion in assets, and $91.3 trillion in market capitalization. These figures represent significant growth over the past 20 years, with profits, market value, and assets having at least tripled, and total sales increasing by 140%. JPMorgan leads the list for the third consecutive year, followed by Berkshire Hathaway and ICBC. The list features companies from various industries, including banking, technology, and energy. Tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet are among the top 10, while Nvidia continues its rapid rise, ranking 47th this year. The list was compiled using the latest 12 months of financial data available as of April 25, 2025.
