World's Top 10 Most Profitable Companies
Historically, some companies that have consistently ranked among the world's most profitable include:
Historically, some companies that have consistently ranked among the world's most profitable include:
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) - As recently as 2017, ICBC was noted as the world's most profitable company with a net income from continuing operations exceeding $42.7 billion .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Apple Inc. - Apple has been one of the world's leading technology companies, known for its iPhone, iPad, and Mac products. In previous years, it held second place with a net income of about $37 billion .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Saudi Aramco - The Saudi Arabian Oil Company often tops lists when oil prices are favorable, boasting significant profits due to its vast oil reserves and production capacity.
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )China Construction Bank - Another Chinese bank that has featured prominently in profitability rankings.
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )JP Morgan Chase & Co. - One of the largest banks in the United States, JP Morgan is usually found among the top earners in the financial sector.
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Alphabet Inc. - The parent company of Google, Alphabet generates substantial profits through its dominance in online advertising and cloud services.
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Microsoft Corporation - With a strong presence in software, cloud computing, and hardware, Microsoft's profitability continues to grow.
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Wells Fargo - Although not as prominent in recent years due to various controversies, Wells Fargo has historically been among the most profitable banks .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )PetroChina - Despite fluctuations in oil prices, PetroChina remains one of the largest oil companies by revenue and profit .
+ Comment+ Vote ( 1 )Berkshire Hathaway - Warren Buffett's conglomerate, which holds a diverse portfolio of businesses across different sectors, is typically included in lists of highly profitable companies.
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