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The ten companies with the highest turnover

Technology, retail, energy and automobiles. The world's top-selling corporations shape national economies and, not least, determine the everyday lives of billions of people. Despite an increasingly globalized economic environment, some companies manage to maintain their position at the forefront in terms of turnover.

Get an overview of the ten companies with the highest turnover around the globe.

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The most important in a nutshell

  • The company with the largest turnover is the retail giant Walmart 685.08 billion US dollars
  • Companies from the retail, energy, technology and automotive sectors dominate the top 10 ranking
  • The companies with the highest turnover are not only likely to innovate, but above all to provide employment and thus economic growth

Worth knowing: Definition of turnover

Turnover is a central term in business and refers to the total revenue of a company, for example the sale of goods or services in a certain period of time.

Notice: The ranking is based on CompaniesMarketCap.comas at: 21.08.2025, 18:00 and based on the last four available quarterly results.

Companies with the highest turnover in the table:

PlatzCompanyIndustryTurnover in billions of US dollarsCountryISIN
1WalmartRetail trade685,08USAUS9311421039
2AmazonOnline trading670,03USAUS0231351067
3Saudi AramcoEnergy 670,03Saudi-ArabienSA14TG012N13
3SinopecEnergy444,74ChinaCNE1000002Q2
5United HealthInsurance410,05USAUS91324P1021
6AppleTechnology408,62USAUS0378331005
7PetroChinaEnergy399,36ChinaCNE1000003W8
8Berkshire HathawayHolding company397,14USAUS0846707026
9CVS HealthPharmaceuticals386,64USAUS1266501006
10McKessonPharmaceuticals377,59USAUS58155Q1031

Sources: CompaniesMarketCap, own presentation and research

1. Walmart (sales: 685.08 billion US dollars)

Walmart (ISIN: US9311421039) is the company with the highest turnover in the world (685.08 billion US dollars) and is one of the largest retail groups and largest private employers in the world. The first Walmart was opened in 1962 by Sam Walton. At the end of the 2024 financial year, the Group employed around 2.1 million people around the world, including around 1.6 million in the United States. As of July 31, 2025, the Total number of retail units in the USA and internationally amounted to 10,797.

2. Amazon (sales: 670.03 billion US dollars)

Only just behind Walmart is the online retailer Amazon (ISIN: US0231351067) with a turnover of (670.03 billion US dollars), which corresponds to second place in the ranking of companies with the highest turnover.Amazon, based in Seattle (USA), was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos and, in addition to online retail, operates services in the areas of cloud and streaming, for example.

3. Saudi Aramco (sales: 461.56 billion US dollars)

Saudi Aramco (ISIN: SA14TG012N13) came third in the ranking of the companies with the highest turnover in the world with a total of 670.03 billion US dollars. Own information Aramco is one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemical companies with over 75,000 employees. The company manages Saudi Arabia's hydrocarbon reserves, for example.

Monthly candlestick chart of Saudi Arabian Oil Co (TADAWUL: 2222), one of the top ten companies in terms of sales, from mid-2020 to August 2023, showing a downward trend in the share price moving towards 24 by August 2023.
Source: TradingView

4. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (Sinopec Corp.) (444.74 billion US dollars)

Sinopec Corp. (ISIN: CNE1000002Q2) ranks fourth with a turnover of 444.74 billion US dollars and is one of the largest energy and chemical companies in China. Own information Sinopec is the largest oil and petrochemical supplier in the People's Republic and the largest and second-largest chemical company in the world.

The company's main areas of business include the development and extraction of oil and natural gas, industrial investment and management, exploration, production and storage, as well as transportation.

5 United Health Group (410.05 billion US dollars)

The US insurance group United Health Group (ISIN: US91324P1021) ranks fifth with a turnover of 410.05 billion US dollars. The company is divided into the Optum and UnitedHealthcare divisions. The former covers a wide range of healthcare services, from medical care to data analysis for the healthcare sector and pharmacy services for insured persons. The latter offers various healthcare services.

6 Apple Inc (408.62 billion US dollars)

The iPhone manufacturer Apple (ISIN: US0378331005) based in Cupertino (California), ranks sixth with a turnover of 408.62 billion US dollars. The technology company is known for innovative technology products such as smartphones, computers and tablets.

7. petroChina (399.36 billion US dollars)

PetroChina (ISIN: CNE1000003W8) ranks seventh with a turnover of USD 399.36 billion and is, according to its own information, one of the largest oil and gas producers and distributors in the People's Republic of China.

Active The Group is primarily active in the areas of exploration and production, refinery and chemicals, marketing and natural gas sales.

A candlestick chart shows the share prices of PetroChina Co, Ltd. from 2018 to 2025, showing notable fluctuations and a peak around 2023 for one of the ten companies with the highest turnover.
Source: TradingView

8. Berkshire Hathaway Inc (397.14 billion US dollars)

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (ISIN: US0846707026) under the leadership of investment legend Warren Buffet has a turnover of 397.14 billion US dollars, which corresponds to eighth place. The US holding company based in Omaha (Nebraska) is a diversified conglomerate that is divided into several main segments.

The business segments or shareholdings consist, for example, of insurance and reinsurance, energy and utilities and rail freight transport.

9. CVS Health Corporation (386.64 billion US dollars)

CVS Health Corporation (ISIN: US1266501006) ranks ninth with a turnover of 386.64 billion US dollars. The company is one of the leading providers of products and services in the healthcare sector. Founded CVS Health was formed in 2007 through a merger between CVS Pharmacy and Caremark Rx and is the largest company operating exclusively in the United States with over 9,000 stores.

10. McKesson (377.59 billion US dollars)

The ranking of companies with the highest turnover is rounded off by McKesson (ISIN: US58155Q1031) with a turnover of USD 377.59 billion. According to the company, it is a leading provider of diversified healthcare services. Its focus is, for example, on pharmacy services, oncology and specialty solutions and distribution services for pharmaceuticals.

Conclusion: Retail, energy and technology sectors dominate the ranking of companies with the highest turnover

The ranking of the ten companies with the highest turnover worldwide shows which corporations are at the top with annual turnovers in the billions. It is clear that the retail, energy, technology and automotive sectors in particular dominate the ranking. However, the companies with the highest turnover are not only likely to provide innovations, but above all employment and thus economic growth.

Moreover, sales could not only act as a possible signpost for economic stability.

FAQ-Frequently asked questions

Which company has the highest turnover worldwide?

Walmart (ISIN: US9311421039) is the company with the highest turnover in the world (685.08 billion US dollars) and is one of the largest retail groups and largest private employers in the world.

What is meant by turnover?

Turnover is a central term in business and refers to the total revenue of a company, for example the sale of goods or services in a certain period of time.

How many companies with the highest turnover come from the United States?

Seven out of ten companies come from the United States, which means that US companies dominate the top 10 ranking of companies with the highest turnover.

Which divisions dominate the ranking of the highest turnover?

The retail, energy, technology and automotive sectors dominate the ranking.

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