World's Most Profitable Companies 2024

About This Dataset

The companies that generated the highest net profits globally in 2024, measured in billions of US dollars. Saudi Aramco led all companies in net profit, followed by Apple and Microsoft.

✨ AI Insight

The gap between Saudi Aramco's $121 billion profit and Apple's $97 billion illustrates the significant lead that the oil industry holds over technology giants in terms of profitability. While Apple and Microsoft continue to thrive, their profits are dwarfed by Aramco's, indicating the ongoing impact of oil prices on profitability. Notably, Alphabet's $74 billion profit shows a robust performance in the tech sector, though it remains significantly behind the top three. Companies like JPMorgan Chase and Meta, with profits of $49 billion and $39 billion respectively, reflect a more modest financial landscape in comparison. This trend suggests that while technology firms are highly profitable, the energy sector still commands a substantial advantage in net earnings.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Saudi Aramco leads with 121 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 67 · median: 62.

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Gap in 2024: Saudi Aramco is 3.6× larger than TSMC.