The Largest Companies in the United States by Market Capitalization

You are about to take a look at a comprehensive list of the largest companies in the United States. This list includes some of the most well-known and successful companies across various industries, such as technology, finance, retail, and healthcare. These companies are considered among the most powerful and influential in the business world, and they significantly impact the economy of the United States and the global market. With this list, you will have a good overview of the top players in different sectors of the American economy.

These are publicly traded companies with the largest market capitalization. Market cap is based on the total number of shares of stock and is calculated by multiplying the stock price by the number of issued shares.

Holding first place, the giant Apple Inc. has the highest market cap in the USA and the whole world and has a market value of $2.114 trillion. This multinational company holding the number 1 position in our list, has an additional $393.633 billion than Microsoft. The company, founded by Bill Gates in New Mexico, is currently trading at $229.08, making it an attractive choice for investment due to its long history of profitability and steady growth, as shown in the graphic below.

Close behind, formerly known as Google, Alphabet has a current market cap of $1.167 trillion with a volume of 22.96 million sales in the communication services sector. All these companies in the USA 🇺🇸 represent strong buying indicators.

In addition, currently trading at $87.36, Amazon has a market cap of $909.072 billion in the cyclical consumer sector and occupies the #4 place on the list of the largest companies in the USA by market capitalization. Amazon has a substantial competitive advantage in e-commerce due to its massive product selection, significantly more than any other retailer. And it's now entering new markets, such as groceries and healthcare, making an attractive investment. However, inflation had an impact on consumer spending, causing a drop. See the graphic below.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., rounding the top 5, has a market cap of $705.405 billion in the financial services sector.

Most of the largest companies in the United States, making the top 20 generate hundreds of billions of dollars and are in the technology, finance, and healthcare sectors. For example, in the healthcare sector, there is Johnson & Johnson, with a market cap of $466.669 billion, and the United Health Group Incorporated, with $460.549 billion, occupying the #8 and #9 places. When it comes to the finance sector, there is JP Morgan Chase & CO, and Mastercard Incorporated with $406.526 and $359.307 billion, #10 and #15, respectively.

The Californian company in the #12 place - NVIDIA, is well known for making powerful computer parts. They've been around for a while and make most of their money from gaming and data centers. They are considered a good company to invest in because it has a strong track record of financial performance. This is reflected in its market capitalization of around $397.299 billion. Additionally, the company has a history of solid growth in revenue and earnings. All these factors make NVIDIA an attractive investment opportunity for many investors.

Following NVIDIA, we have TESLA in #13 place. Tesla Inc is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells electric cars. The company was founded in 2003 by Elon Musk, its CEO, with a vision of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. Tesla's market capitalization is considered one of the most valuable in the automobile sector; the company's stock prices have increased and consistently performed well over time. The company is a pioneer in the electric vehicle industry and has been recognized for its innovative approach, ambitious goals, and growth potential.

In summary, after Tesla Inc, at the 13th spot, in the list of largest companies in the United States, we have other influential companies in the business world, including Mastercard Inc, Procter & Gamble Company, Meta Platforms, and Chevron Corporation. In that order, each with a descending revenue compared to the previous company. These companies are from various sectors and can be seen in detail at the end of this article.

So, which of these corporate goliaths will you pledge your loyalty to? The choice is yours!

*The list of the largest companies in the United States is updated daily.*