Top 10 Most Valuable Companies in the World by Market Cap (July 2025).

From AI giants to oil empires—here’s who’s leading the global economy today.

As of July 2025, the global corporate power rankings have shifted—Nvidia now stands atop the financial world with a staggering $4.073 trillion market capitalization. From AI and cloud computing to chip design and social media, the top 10 most valuable companies span multiple industries—but one trend is undeniable: tech dominates.

Let’s take a closer look at the ten most valuable publicly traded companies in the world by market cap.


1. Nvidia (NVDA) – $4.073 Trillion

  • Share Price: $167.03

  • Country: USA

  • Sector: Semiconductors / AI

  • CEO: Jensen Huang

Nvidia’s meteoric rise has officially crowned it the most valuable company in the world. Best known for its powerful GPUs and foundational role in AI development, Nvidia now fuels everything from data centers and gaming to autonomous vehicles and robotics. Its valuation exploded as demand for AI chips surged globally, making it the undisputed leader of the AI era.

In July 2025: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang offloaded an additional $12.94 million worth of shares. Find out why Here.


2. Microsoft (MSFT) – $3.755 Trillion

  • Share Price: $505.27

  • Country: USA

  • Sector: Software / Cloud Computing / AI

  • CEO: Satya Nadella

Microsoft’s deep investments in cloud infrastructure (Azure) and AI integration across its products have propelled the company to second place. Under Satya Nadella’s leadership, its partnership with OpenAI, expansion of Copilot AI tools, and dominance in enterprise software continue to drive growth.


3. Apple (AAPL) – $3.202 Trillion

  • Share Price: $214.40

  • Country: USA

  • Sector: Consumer Electronics / Software

  • CEO: Tim Cook

Apple remains a tech titan thanks to its iPhone ecosystem, services revenue, and wearables dominance. CEO Tim Cook has overseen strong operational execution while preparing for a future of AI-enhanced hardware and further health tech innovation.


4. Amazon (AMZN) – $2.414 Trillion

  • Share Price: $227.47

  • Country: USA

  • Sector: E-Commerce / Cloud Computing / Logistics

  • CEO: Andy Jassy

Amazon continues to be a juggernaut, driven by AWS and global dominance in online retail. Under CEO Andy Jassy, the company is investing heavily in AI tools, robotics, and logistics optimization, helping it scale efficiently while fending off rivals.


5. Alphabet (GOOG) – $2.326 Trillion

  • Share Price: $192.11

  • Country: USA

  • Sector: Search / Cloud / AI

  • CEO: Sundar Pichai

Alphabet, the parent of Google, is deeply embedded in AI, search, and digital infrastructure. Sundar Pichai is steering the company through its evolution into an AI-first organization, with major developments in Gemini AI, Waymo, and cloud computing.


6. Meta Platforms (META) – $1.772 Trillion

  • Share Price: $704.81

  • Country: USA

  • Sector: Social Media / VR / AI

  • CEO: Mark Zuckerberg

Meta’s continued push into AI, AR/VR, and digital communication has kept it on a growth trajectory. Mark Zuckerberg’s bet on the metaverse may be long-term, but its core platforms — Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — remain highly profitable and deeply integrated with AI.


7. Saudi Aramco (2222.SR) – $1.609 Trillion

  • Share Price: $6.40

  • Country: Saudi Arabia

  • Sector: Oil & Gas

  • CEO: Amin H. Nasser

Saudi Aramco is the world’s largest oil producer and the only non-tech firm in the top 7. Under Amin Nasser’s leadership, Aramco maintains global energy dominance, benefiting from oil prices while cautiously investing in sustainable energy transitions and carbon capture technology.


8. Broadcom (AVGO) – $1.310 Trillion

  • Share Price: $278.59

  • Country: USA

  • Sector: Semiconductors / Infrastructure Software

  • CEO: Hock Tan

Broadcom’s aggressive expansion across both hardware and enterprise software has propelled its valuation. CEO Hock Tan has led key acquisitions and focused on AI infrastructure, 5G chips, and cloud networking, making Broadcom essential to global tech operations.


9. TSMC (TSM) – $1.216 Trillion

  • Share Price: $234.60

  • Country: Taiwan

  • Sector: Semiconductors / Foundry Services

  • CEO: C.C. Wei

As the world's most advanced chip manufacturer, TSMC is indispensable to companies like Apple, Nvidia, and AMD. Under CEO C.C. Wei, the company is investing heavily in next-gen fabs and expanding its global footprint, especially in the U.S. and Japan.


10. Tesla (TSLA) – $1.069 Trillion

  • Share Price: $332.11

  • Country: USA

  • Sector: Electric Vehicles / AI / Energy

  • CEO: Elon Musk

Tesla remains a trillion-dollar company thanks to its leadership in electric vehicles, battery tech, and autonomous driving. Elon Musk continues to blend hardware, software, and AI to push Tesla into robotics, energy grids, and even personal humanoid robots.


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FAQ's Top 10 Most Valuable Companies in the World

1. Which company has the highest market cap in 2025?
As of July 2025, Nvidia holds the top spot with a market capitalization of $4.073 trillion, making it the most valuable company in the world. The surge is driven by explosive demand for AI chips, data center GPUs, and its leadership in the AI hardware race.


2. Who are the CEOs of the top 5 most valuable companies?

  • Nvidia: Jensen Huang

  • Microsoft: Satya Nadella

  • Apple: Tim Cook

  • Amazon: Andy Jassy

  • Alphabet (Google): Sundar Pichai

These leaders are steering their companies through rapid technological transformation, with a strong focus on AI, cloud services, and digital ecosystems.


3. Why are tech companies dominating global market cap rankings?
Tech companies offer high-margin, scalable business models and are essential to the global economy’s digital backbone. Their influence spans AI, cloud computing, mobile devices, software, and automation—industries that are rapidly expanding and reshaping how businesses and consumers operate.

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AJ Palmer
Last Updated 23rd July 2025

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