Forbes today unveiled its 23^rd annual Global 2000 ranking. A definitive list of the world’s largest public companies, measured across sales, profits, assets and market value as of April 25, 2025. Despite macroeconomic headwinds in the U.S., J.P. Morgan Chase holds onto the No. 1 position globally for a third consecutive year, uniquely ranking in the top 20 for all four key metrics . It’s followed by Berkshire Hathaway, ICBC, Saudi Aramco, and Amazon in the top five.

Top 5 Global 2000 Companies (2025)

1. J.P. Morgan Chase (U.S., Banking) – $285.1B sales, $59.4B profit
2. Berkshire Hathaway (U.S., Insurance) – $371.4B sales, $89B profit
3. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) – $222B sales, $50.8B profit
4. Saudi Aramco – $480.2B sales, $105B profit
5. Amazon (U.S., Retail) – $638B sales, $59.3B profit

Top 5 U.S. 2000 Companies (2025)

1. J.P. Morgan Chase (New York, Banking) – $285.11B sales, $59.36B profit, $4,357.86B assets, $677.8B market value
2. Berkshire Hathaway (Nebraska, Insurance) – $371.43B sales, $89B profit, $1,153.88B assets, $1,145.46B market value
3. Amazon (Washington, Retailing) – $637.96B sales, $59.25B profit, $624.89B assets, $2,005.64B market value
4. Bank of America (North Carolina, Banking) – $196.53B sales, $27.85B profit, $3,349.42B assets, $300.06B market value
5. Alphabet (California, IT Software & Services) – $359.31B sales, $111B profit, $475.37B assets, $1,973.64B market value

What stands out within the Global 2000

A total of 14 companies headquartered across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties made the 2025 list and several cracked the top 500. Among the strongest performers: NextEra Energy, Carrier Global, Lennar, Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corp., each representing vastly different industries but together signaling the region’s economic breadth.

NextEra Energy (Global rank 170, U.S. rank 60)

• HQ: Juno Beach, FL
• Industry: Utilities / Renewable Energy
• 2025 Financials: $24.7B revenue | $5.5B profit | $194.3B assets
• Snapshot: A climate economy bellwether, NextEra is the most valuable utility firm in the U.S. With operations split between Florida Power & Light and NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), the company is a dominant force in both traditional electric delivery and global wind and solar generation. Under CEO John Ketchum, NextEra’s mix of infrastructure scale and clean energy strategy sets the pace for the sector.

Carrier Global (Global rank 369, U.S. rank 139)

• HQ: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Industry: Capital Goods / Building Tech
• 2025 Financials: $24B revenue | $3.9B profit | $37.4B assets
• Snapshot: A legacy industrial transformed, Carrier is a global force in HVAC, security, and building automation tech. Under CEO David Gitlin, the company has doubled down on smart systems and sustainability, leaning into global demand for efficient infrastructure as cities heat up and buildings go digital.

Lennar Corporation (Global rank 399, U.S. rank 155)

• HQ: Miami, FL
• Industry: Construction / Real Estate Services
• 2025 Financials: $35.8B revenue | $3.7B profit | $35B assets
• Snapshot: One of the nation’s top homebuilders, Lennar has scaled beyond single-family housing into multifamily projects, financial services, and capital management. With Co-CEOs Stuart Miller and Jon Jaffe at the helm, the company is both a housing bellwether and a quiet fintech player.

Royal Caribbean Group (Global rank 443, U.S. rank 172)

• HQ: Miami, FL
• Industry: Travel / Cruise
• 2025 Financials: $16.5B revenue | $2.9B profit | $37.1B assets
• Snapshot: One of the world’s most iconic cruise companies, Royal Caribbean has rebounded with vigor post-pandemic. With brands like Celebrity and Silversea under its banner, and Jason Liberty in charge, the group is navigating a comeback anchored in luxury travel and sustainable cruising.

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Carnival Corporation (Global rank 469, U.S. rank 180)

• HQ: Miami, FL
• Industry: Travel / Cruise
• 2025 Financials: $25.4B revenue | $2.1B profit | $48.5B assets
• Snapshot: The largest cruise operator in the world, Carnival is a sprawling portfolio of brands sailing under a single flag. Led by CEO Josh Weinstein, the company is balancing cost recovery and carbon commitments while fueling the next chapter of global travel demand.

Other Notable South Florida Entrants:

• AutoNation (Fort Lauderdale) – Global #1336 | U.S. #432
• Norwegian Cruise Line (Miami) – Global #1385 | U.S. #449
• SBA Communications (Boca Raton) – Global #1429 | U.S. #464
• Heico Corp. (Hollywood) – Global #1460 | U.S. #474
• Chewy Inc. (Plantation) – Global #1554 | U.S. #504
• World Fuel Services (Miami) – Global #1589 | U.S. #518
• Watsco Inc. (Miami) – Global #1607 | U.S. #524
• Ryder System (Coral Gables) – Global #1773 | U.S. #565
• Starwood Property Trust (Miami Beach) – Global #1805 | U.S. #573

Why it matters to South Florida

These inclusions underscore the region’s broad economic reach, from energy, construction, finance to global leisure travel. Together, the five companies generated nearly $250.1 billion in revenue and $33.4 billion in profits in Q1  2025, reinforcing South Florida’s role as a CEO hub and corporate launchpad.