Amazon edged out Apple to take the top spot in the 2027 Forbes’ “America’s Best Companies” ranking.
Amazon replaced last year’s number-one company, Berkshire Hathaway. Apple moved up to number two from number eight last year.
According to Forbes, Amazon took the best companies top spot because of its financial strength and size, social and news media sentiment, and company-wide and leadership sentiment. Although Apple fell to second after being number one last year, Forbes noted that the company still earned high employee scores, won customer loyalty, and maintained a focus on financial strength and innovation.
Other retailers among the top 100:
- Walmart, No. 9
- Costco Wholesale, No. 13
- Publix Supermarkets, No. 17
- H-E-B Grocery Co., No. 20
- Home Depot, No. 21
- Trader Joe’s, No. 25
- Wegmans Food Markets, No. 28
- Lowe’s Cos., No. 92
