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The Largest Company in Every State by Revenue
The Largest Company in Every State by Revenue
Pretty much every state has at least one workhorse company that posts a revenue number in the billions.
In a state like California or Texas, these companies tend to be gargantuan in size even from a national or international perspective. Apple ($216 billion) and ExxonMobil ($226 billion) are two prime examples, and they are obviously giant companies by almost any measure.
In other states, the largest company by revenue may fly more under the radar, or be known only on a regional basis. Sometimes these are actually the most interesting types of companies to learn more about.
What’s the largest company in every state?
Today’s infographic comes to us from HowMuch.net and it shows the largest company in every state by revenue, based on 2017 data.
To start, here’s a list of the top 10 companies, and their respective states:
Rank | Company | State | Revenue |
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#1 | Walmart | Arkansas | $486 billion |
#2 | ExxonMobil | Texas | $226 billion |
#3 | Berkshire Hathaway | Nebraska | $224 billion |
#4 | Apple | California | $216 billion |
#5 | UnitedHealth Group | Minnesota | $185 billion |
#6 | CVS Health | Rhode Island | $178 billion |
#7 | GM | Michigan | $166 billion |
#8 | AmerisourceBergen | Pennsylvania | $147 billion |
#9 | Amazon | Washington | $136 billion |
#10 | Verizon | New York | $126 billion |
Walmart, which is also the top private employer in many states, had a whopping $486 billion of revenue. That’s more than double the amount done by each of the next few giant companies, including ExxonMobil, Berkshire Hathaway, and Apple.
While most of the “big” states like California, New York, and Texas are represented in the top 10, it’s worth noting that Arkansas (Walmart), Rhode Island (CVS), Minnesota (UnitedHealth Group), and Nebraska (Berkshire Hathaway) are outliers in that context.
Further, some of the country’s most populous and economically successful states don’t have a company on the top 10 list. Florida’s top company (Publix) brings in $34 billion per year, and the largest company in Illinois (Walgreens Boots Alliance) posted $117 billion – which puts it just off the list.
Ohio and New Jersey are two other big name states that also don’t appear there.
Under the Radar
Well-known companies and states aside, some of the most interesting companies on the list are the ones that are lesser known.
Sanderson Farms, for example, brings in $3 billion of revenue to make it the largest company by revenue in Mississippi. It’s the only Fortune 1000 company in the state, and it’s also the third largest poultry producer in the United States. Each week, Sanderson Farms produces 9.375 million chickens.
In Florida, Publix is a big deal. It’s a supermarket chain with over 1,000 stores (mostly in Florida and Georgia), and it brings in $34 billion of revenue per year. Interestingly, Publix is considered the largest employee-owned company in the world.
Appropriately, Nevada’s largest company by revenue is Las Vegas Sands – the company that owns The Venetian and The Palazzo on the Vegas strip. It also has properties in Macau, China, Singapore, and Pennsylvania.
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Beyond Big Names: The Case for Small- and Mid-Cap Stocks
Small- and mid-cap stocks have historically outperformed large caps. What are the opportunities and risks to consider?
Beyond Big Names: The Case for Small- and Mid-Cap Stocks
Over the last 35 years, small- and mid-cap stocks have outperformed large caps, making them an attractive choice for investors.
According to data from Yahoo Finance, from February 1989 to February 2024, large-cap stocks returned +1,664% versus +2,062% for small caps and +3,176% for mid caps. Â
This graphic, sponsored by New York Life Investments, explores their return potential along with the risks to consider.
Higher Historical Returns
If you made a $100 investment in baskets of small-, mid-, and large-cap stocks in February 1989, what would each grouping be worth today?
Small Caps | Mid Caps | Large Caps | |
---|---|---|---|
Starting value (February 1989) | $100 | $100 | $100 |
Ending value (February 2024) | $2,162 | $3,276 | $1,764 |
Source: Yahoo Finance (2024). Small caps, mid caps, and large caps are represented by the S&P 600, S&P 400, and S&P 500 respectively.
Mid caps delivered the strongest performance since 1989, generating 86% more than large caps.
This superior historical track record is likely the result of the unique position mid-cap companies find themselves in. Mid-cap firms have generally successfully navigated early stage growth and are typically well-funded relative to small caps. And yet they are more dynamic and nimble than large-cap companies, allowing them to respond quicker to the market cycle.
Small caps also outperformed over this timeframe. They earned 23% more than large caps.Â
Higher Volatility
However, higher historical returns of small- and mid-cap stocks came with increased risk. They both endured greater volatility than large caps.Â
Small Caps | Mid Caps | Large Caps | |
---|---|---|---|
Total Volatility | 18.9% | 17.4% | 14.8% |
Source: Yahoo Finance (2024). Small caps, mid caps, and large caps are represented by the S&P 600, S&P 400, and S&P 500 respectively.
Small-cap companies are typically earlier in their life cycle and tend to have thinner financial cushions to withstand periods of loss relative to large caps. As a result, they are usually the most volatile group followed by mid caps. Large-cap companies, as more mature and established players, exhibit the most stability in their stock prices.
Investing in small caps and mid caps requires a higher risk tolerance to withstand their price swings. For investors with longer time horizons who are capable of enduring higher risk, current market pricing strengthens the case for stocks of smaller companies.
Attractive Valuations
Large-cap stocks have historically high valuations, with their forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E ratio) trading above their 10-year average, according to analysis conducted by FactSet.
Conversely, the forward P/E ratios of small- and mid-cap stocks seem to be presenting a compelling entry point.Â
Small Caps/Large Caps | Mid Caps/Large Caps | |
---|---|---|
Relative Forward P/E Ratios | 0.71 | 0.75 |
Discount | 29% | 25% |
Source: Yardeni Research (2024). Small caps, mid caps, and large caps are represented by the S&P 600, S&P 400, and S&P 500 respectively.
Looking at both groups’ relative forward P/E ratios (small-cap P/E ratio divided by large-cap P/E ratio, and mid-cap P/E ratio divided by large-cap P/E ratio), small and mid caps are trading at their steepest discounts versus large caps since the early 2000s.
Discovering Small- and Mid-Cap Stocks
Growth-oriented investors looking to add equity exposure could consider incorporating small and mid caps into their portfolios.
With superior historical returns and relatively attractive valuations, small- and mid-cap stocks present a compelling opportunity for investors capable of tolerating greater volatility.
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