These 10 Most Profitable Companies in the World in 2015 have earned the biggest profit so far. With changing trends and tighter competition, it’s hard to believe how some companies manage to still be at the top. Every year it takes a lot more resources to come up with products that will entice the market. With that said a lot of the companies listed here have been earning well because of their well-established names. These companies have earned so much and are valued so much that they are included in the Fortune 500.
A lot of companies have definitely been earning well in different sectors. Even companies who aren’t really made for profit are earning well due to things like popularity, partnerships, sponsorship and donations. You’ll find out more about these in our list of The 10 Most Profitable Non-Profit Companies. If you happen to take on the right opportunity at the right time, money is sure to move forward. These companies are expected to continue to be a few of the highest earners in the coming years. While we can’t predict the future, these companies definitely have the extra resources needed to adjust to the demands of the future.
Insider Monkey has ranked this list based on the highest earners from Fortune 500 and Forbes. We consider these companies since they are known as the wealthiest and most profitable companies around the world. Let’s find out more about these 10 profitable companies in the world in 2015:
10. Samsung Electronics
Profits this year: $21.9 B
The South Korean giant has really been doing well as of late being one of the most dominating names in the mobile and appliance industry. They continue to extend their reach and are now supporting platforms like Cable Television, Information Technology, Digital Cameras and much more.
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19. Microsoft
Profits this year: $22 B
New leadership in Microsoft has definitely bought the company back to life. It seems that Microsoft has returned to its innovative ways and hopes to improve upon successes and failures from the past leadership. The release of Windows 10 hopes to gain back their consumer base.
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8. Wells Fargo
Profits this year: $23.1 B
Another one of the largest banks to enter this list of high earners, Wells Fargo has definitely been earning well especially on the lending side of the business. A lot of investors are interested in Wells Fargo because of how simple and traditional their policies are.
7. Gazprom
Profits this year: $24.1 B
Russian company Gazprom has definitely been making strides this year with new developments and excursions in different parts of the world. Aside from the exploration and acquiring of gas, they’ve also been heavily focusing on production, storage, processing and marketing of the product.
6. Bank of China
Profits this year: $27.5 B
Bank of China proves itself to be among world-class banks with heavy profits this year. It also goes to show how development is going well for the country with numerous companies becoming top earners in the world. Bank of China specializes in investment and insurance.
5. Agricultural Bank of China
Profits this year: $29.1 B
Another bank from China that’s been dominating in terms of profits, this bank has different focuses compared to the Bank of China. They focus a lot on international and commercial banking as well as different financial services. The company has also been strong in terms of assets.
The highest earners of this year are found in the continuation of this list of 10 Most Profitable Companies in the World in 2015.
4. Exxon Mobile
Profits this year: $32.5 B
Despite the oil crisis Exxon Mobile is still one of the strongest companies out there. In hopes to stem down cuts in profits, Exxon Mobile has decided to expand to a lot more countries. They are still very secure being the largest oil company in the world.
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3. China Construction Bank
Profits this year: $37 B
Among the highest in profits and assets this year, banks from China are definitely raking in money and China Construction Bank is no exception. China Construction Bank’s services include corporate banking, personal banking, treasury business, credit business services and much more.
2. Apple
Profits this year: $44.5 B
Even with bumps in the road Apple still retains its name as one of the top companies in the world. Recent releases like the iPhone 6, Apple Watch and Apple Pay have bought in new life into the companies’ sales and it doesn’t look to stop any time soon.
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1. ICBC
Profits this year: $44.8 B
Short for the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, ICBC has one of the highest market shares this year and is also #1 in terms of assets. Their services are similar to a lot of China banks in this list. They are considered as one of the largest banks in the world this 2015.
This has been the list of 10 most profitable companies in the world in 2015. These companies look to end this year with a lot of money.
