5 Biggest Publishing Companies in the World

In this article we will take a look at some of the biggest publishing companies in the world. If you want to read our analysis about the publishing industry and also see some more publishing companies, go to 10 Biggest Publishing Companies in the World.

5. Penguin Random House

Global Revenue in 2021: €4 billion

Penguin Random House has made its way into the list of the biggest publishing companies in the world. With its headquarters in the US, the company has a presence in the rest of the world. Moreover, Penguin Random House saw a 6% surge in its global revenue in the 2021 fiscal year. This revenue has now reached €4 billion. Bertelsmann acquired the ownership of Penguin Random House with a 53% stake.

The United States currently accounts for around 56.50% of its total revenue. However, this stat is gradually shrinking over the past couple of years. The company has booked a profit margin of almost 19%, which is a new record in its history. The overall earnings of the publishing company were up by 9.2%, reaching €755 million.