The companies on the Global 500 employ 70.2 million people, and their revenue represents more than one-third of the world’s GDP.

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With a combined revenue of $21 trillion and $2.1 trillion in profits, the 2026 Fortune 500 is the definitive list of America's largest companies.

Nvidia jumped 15 spots to No. 16 as the AI tsunami helped it surge past the $200 billion mark in annual revenue. Nvidia's GPU chips continue to dominate the market for the computing power that drives AI training and inference.

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Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing more than 70,000 U.S. employees.

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Employees say:"It feels like everyone cares about each other and about our wellbeing. Even from the top. Our CEO is very inspiring and someone we all believe in and feel proud of. We not only develop great products and are at the forefront of technology but we feel safe and rewarded for our work."

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The 300 companies on this year’s list brought in over $12.5 trillion in revenue for the latest 12 months, with the median revenue figure at $24 billion.

America's Most Innovative Companies

AI is a major force shaping this year’s list—but it’s far from the only story.

World's Most Admired Companies

This year's 100 Best Companies to Work For are rebuilding the social contract at work so people feel supported, trusted, and future-ready as they undergo that transition.

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Over the past year, Nvidia has sponsored full immigration support for its staffers, including footing the recently implemented $100,000 H-1B visa petition fee. Its workforce enjoys flexible work arrangements; a generous stock purchase plan; and up to 22 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees say: "Our leadership, including our CEO, often say "the mission is boss." That means great ideas come from anywhere, and people are encouraged to lean in and help the company solve problems, no matter the team they are on or the seniority level they have. Interns and early career specialists are in working sessions with our VPs and encouraged to contribute. This openness fosters collaboration and creativity, and brings diverse perspectives to a challenge."&nbsp;

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Organizations are assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces—and positively impact people and communities across the world.

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Nvidia ranks No. 15 on the 2025 World’s 25 Best Workplaces list.

World’s 25 Best Workplaces

This is the 40th year for our annual Fastest-Growing Companies list, which ranks companies based on growth in revenue, profits, and stock returns.

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The companies on this annual list make a conscious effort to be supportive, inclusive workplaces.

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Employees say:"The flat hierarchy is the best part! Anyone can reach out to the CEO easily if required! Another wonderful aspect I've noticed is the ability to contribute to any project of your choice! People are more than happy to have you on board and let you contribute and get you up to speed!"

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Companies that foster an environment that supports professional growth are more likely to thrive and successfully adopt digital innovation. Here are the 100 best places to work in Europe—and how they stay that way.

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Nvidia ranks 14 on this year’s Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list.

Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For – Europe

This ranking evaluates how Fortune 500 companies are deploying AI, and how technology leaders value those investments relative to industry peers.

Fortune AIQ 50

See which workplaces made this year's list.

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Employees say:"Intellectual honesty and One Team culture are unique and beneficial. It allows us to be more innovative and take calculated risks. Individuals feel more empowered and are given the ability to make a difference, regardless of their level or seniority. The one team culture has helped keep politics to a minimum, and creates an atmosphere where we are able to ask for help when needed, and offer help when able, making the company more successful and productive as a whole."

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The corporations on our annual list of the world's 500 largest companies combined to generate $41.7 trillion in revenue over the past year.

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 85,000 U.S. employees.

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Employees say:"Our CEO demonstrates that he cares about employees by pushing back or avoiding layoffs as much as possible. Another example is that he has insisted that employees should decide how to balance work and life, and has resisted to forcing people to show up to the office and that employees should determine when they need to be in the office to achieve their work."

Almost $20 trillion in revenue—and a record-breaking $1.87 trillion in profits. Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive list of the biggest companies in America.

The AI gold rush keeps filling the coffers of the company led by CEO Jensen Huang; its GPU chips fuel the data centers where AI models are trained and deployed. Its revenue more than doubled in 2024, to $130.5&nbsp;billion, boosted by its new Blackwell chip architecture, and Nvidia’s market valuation has flirted with the $3&nbsp;trillion mark.

The top companies on our list have one thing in common: Staff largely trust leadership to see them as well-rounded people and reward them for a job well done.

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With 16,568 U.S. employees, Nvidia is igniting a culture of growth by providing staffers with the NVLearn training platform and AI-focused Deep Learning Institute. Nvidia also has a strong charitable Inspire 365 initiative for giving back.&nbsp;&nbsp;Employees say: "The collaboration and closeness to any department is incredible. It feels like a startup with massive funding. The transparency top-down is amazing. I love the clear communication and direction at every company meeting, especially with our CEO."

The 300 companies on this year’s list brought in over $12.6 trillion in revenue for the latest 12 months, with the median revenue figure at $22 billion.

Leaders in all industries rely more than ever on Big Tech—and appreciate the giants that deliver, at scale, without drama.

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Employees say:"NVIDIA is leading the way in markets that are emerging, visionary, exciting, global... Balancing the diversity of the employees, being on the cutting edge of rapidly developing technologies, and the legalities/demands/requirements of the various countries' where we do business is an awesome, in the truest sense of the word, responsibility. The enormity of all these things and continuing to achieve greatness is thrilling to me. I still pinch myself every day to be working here. A real honor."

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Employees say:"In my job at Nvidia, I get to work with multiple teams all at once. It is nice because I get to learn many things and get to experience working with many people across different teams. We have very great donation matching program which is unlike other companies I've worked for. I feel like even when I work a lot, I can make a difference and contribute to causes I care about. Nvidia is also about life-long learning so there are many programs for completing higher education degree."

These companies are built to exhibit resilience amid volatility—and deliver better-than-average growth in the long term.

The Future 50

These 50 companies exemplify the innovation, progress, and potential of AI.

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Fortune 50 AI Innovators

Organizations are assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces and positively impact people and communities across multiple countries around the world.

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Nvidia ranks No. 25 on the 2024 World’s 25 Best Workplaces list.

Energy sector dominated this year for the first time since 2008, with 28 companies featured on the list.

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Employees say:"The honesty, transparency, integrity, and respect I have experienced at this company are unparallelled. From the moment I joined, I felt welcomed and part of the mission and importantly, I clearly understood what the mission was because the CEO expressly addressed the entire company to explain in a direct, inspiring, and motivational company meeting. There are unlimited resources for continued learning and growth and taking time for these learning opportunities is encouraged. I truly feel a part of this company - comfortable, connected, stimulated, and motivated. I am confident I am in the right place."

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Employees say:"The CEO and management team have an excellent vision and mission, and information sharing is highly transparent. Employees are empowered and inspired to work wholeheartedly. The spirit of teamwork here is exceptional."

The corporations on our annual list posted aggregate revenues of $41 trillion for the second year in a row.

Fortune partners with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing employees from companies across the U.S.

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Employees say:"Regardless of how big NVIDIA is, we are treated as if we are on a small team and cared for immensely. NVIDIA changes the standard of 'a great place to work', truly."

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Industries included in the sector are computers, internet services, IT services, semiconductors, and software companies.

Fortune Sector Leaders: Technology

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 80,000 U.S. employees.

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Employees say:&nbsp;"Amazing leadership and vison by our CEO—he sees the trends before they happen. Makes you proud when telling people you work for Nvidia. Immediate management lets you do your job without looking over your shoulder."&nbsp; &nbsp;

The Fortune 500, in its 70th year in 2024, ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue.

Creating a more empathetic workplace looks like staying loyal to workers, emphasizing D&I initiatives, and paying well.

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Even as the broader tech sector has shed tens of thousands of jobs, Nvidia continued its remarkable streak of nearly 15 years without any layoffs. As revenue almost doubled in 2023, the computing company, based in Santa Clara, Calif., also cut travel and trimmed expenses across the board and managed to guarantee annual pay raises. Nvidia prides itself on its “flat structure,” where employees are encouraged to solve problems quickly and collaboratively through projects, thus dispensing with the unnecessary strictures of job descriptions, reporting lines, or specific roles; there are never more than seven layers of management between junior employees and CEO Jensen Huang. Staff are also given a voice through triannual “pulse” surveys to gauge employee sentiment on topics ranging from diversity and inclusion policies to pursuing meaningful work. And as Nvidia has emerged as a key player in the AI boom, it’s committed to advancing trustworthy AI that reflects responsible and ethical social values.

The 200 companies on this list are transforming industries from the inside out.

The 26th edition of the list shows how much esteem Big Tech giants command among other business leaders.

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The 25th Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list suggests that tech giants’ peers respect them as much as ever.

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Building a culture of trust and transparency is essential to help everyone thrive, especially in rocky economic times.

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Even though Nvidia employs more than 26,000 people worldwide, it prides itself in having no more than seven layers between the most junior worker and the CEO. To ensure new employees fit right in, Nvidia matches potential hires with current employees through Insider Interviews, which allows candidates to have informal conversations with future colleagues to learn more about company culture. Nvidia has implemented a new global allyship program and Inclusive Manager Playbook and increased the number of staff focused on recruiting diverse talent in an effort to create a more inclusive workplace. Last year, Nvidia addressed burnout with quarterly “free days,” where the entire company unplugs for two consecutive days each quarter so that everyone can rest and recharge.

The essential guide to a sector that’s now attracting one out of every four startup investment dollars.

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Nvidia may have been founded in 1993, but no company has capitalized the AI boom with the success that the chipmaker has. Nvidia is the reigning monarch of AI hardware. Its graphics processing unit (GPU) chips are essential for the training of most top AI models (Google's models are the exception; the search giant mostly uses its own chips in its datacenters.) As the essential AI company, Nvidia's stock has gained an eye-popping 289% year to date as of Nov. 2, 2023. Nvidia’s popular and well-supported CUDA software system, which makes it relatively easy for developers to program the company's GPUs and its chip performance has enabled it to amass market share while other chipmakers chase its lead. While chips may be what Nvidia is known for, the company has been investing in its AI software for almost two decades, spending $30 billion in R&amp;D in the past decade alone. And the company is increasingly starting to offer its own AI models and AI cloud services directly to enterprise customers, putting it into direct competition with some of its best customers, the giant "hyperscale" cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure. Nvidia launched two large language model cloud services for both AI and biotech that can help developers use LLMs for content creation.

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Employees say: 
 
"We boast an exceptional CEO who has demonstrated unparalleled leadership during a period when numerous tech companies resorted to downsizing in response to declining stock prices. In stark contrast, our CEO steadfastly supported our workforce, diligently attending to the well-being and needs of each and every employee."

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 100,000 U.S. employees.

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Employees say: 
 
"At Nvidia, it's all about the people. This company cares greatly for the people who work here and their families, the parental leave for new fathers is one-of-a-kind, support for COVID-19 has been amazing, whenever there is a weather event, earthquake, wildfire, or political unrest anywhere around the world, Nvidia reaches out to each and every affected employee to make sure that they and their families are safe and have any resources that they may need. It's phenomenal how much Nvidia cares for it's employees and their families."

At winning companies, 88% of employees would recommend their employer to friends and family.

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Employees say: 
 
"The company really makes effort to look after its employees. During the financial hard time, other companies in the same industry laid off people, but our CEO openly said no layoffs. Also the company gave us raise in salary and ahead of its usual schedule. We can freely choose to work from home and office and we are empowered to make the best choice for ourselves."

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly half a million U.S. employees.

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Employees say: 
 
"As a relatively junior employee, I feel empowered and trusted by my colleagues and leadership. My ideas are not only respected, but often encouraged and pursued. I have a lot of flexibility in managing my own time and priorities. I get to work with insanely smart people who seem to have infinite patience for helping me, teaching me, and mentoring me."

The Fortune 500, in its 69th year in 2023, ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue.

Industrials came out on top this year, with 22 companies featured on the list.

Just as it dominates our economy, Big Tech now dominates Fortune’s annual ranking of corporate reputation.

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When it comes to supporting employees, flexibility, diversity, and a few extra paid days off go a long way.

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The maker of graphics processing units jumped into the top 10 this year owing to its generous leave policies and focus on human connection, even through the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of 2021, CEO Jensen Huang gave employees the week of Christmas off to recharge; this year, each employee will get two prescheduled Free Days off work per quarter in addition to federal holidays and unlimited vacation days. Workers can also benefit from a generous employee stock purchase program, and Nvidia has made pay parity a priority since 2015. Owing to acquisitions made in 2021, the gender pay gap widened, and the promotion rate for Black employees dropped relative to 2020. The company has noted the problem and pledges to rectify both issues going forward.

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Employees say: 
 
“NVIDIA's passionate support of humanity and furthering our growth, individually and collectively is what inspires me to work here. Over the last year, I have been brought to tears at what my management, my colleagues, and my friends have done to create good in the world. During one of the most difficult times in my lifetime, I can look to my fellow NVIDIANs for hope. I am truly proud to work at NVIDIA.”

Based on employee reports, Bay Area-headquartered companies excel at fostering wellness.

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Employees say: 
 
“The technology and innovation that NVIDIA comes up with is already impressive, but its the dedication of the employees that make this company a great place to work. NVIDIA recognizes hard work and gives back accordingly. The benefits and flexibility we get from the company are unbeatable. Most of the people who work at NVIDIA are approachable, and there are always opportunities to grow and expand your skills. We have a great program that allows us to give back to charity, NVIDIA matches our donations, so we can raise even more money for causes that are important to us. And overall, everything that NVIDIA is doing for the communities, and for industries like health care and research, is beyond impressive.”

Fortune's annual list dedicated to the idea that business is uniquely suited to address society’s biggest challenges.

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This maker of graphics chips is putting the metaverse to work with Omniverse, a 3D-design collaboration platform. Omniverse helps companies build “digital twins,” detailed representations of processes or environments (think assembly lines or office buildings). The twins help users study and tweak a design’s climate impact, and save energy by reducing the need for physical prototypes.

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To determine millennials' workplace preferences, Fortune's research partner Great Place to Work analyzed feedback representing more than 6.1 million U.S. employees.

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Employees say: 
 
“I think the motto of the company describes Nvidia best: create opportunities for individuals to do their life's work. I feel extremely proud to call myself an Nvidian. Everyone is valued and plays an equal role. If you have an idea, people will rally to help you execute. No matter what your position is, NVIDIA will enable you to do your best possible work. I feel empowered to be completely myself and I feel like I am paid fairly for the amount of time and energy I put into the company. ”

This year’s Fortune 500 marks the 68th running of the list.

This year’s group delivered stellar revenue and profit growth, but it underperformed the broader stock market.

After a year in which humanity leaned more heavily than ever on tech giants, see which companies topped Fortune's ranking of corporate reputation.

Our 2021 list of the 100 best companies to work for, as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

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The top maker of graphics cards for video games and now A.I. systems jumped up 15 places on the list this year. CEO Jensen Huang ruled out layoffs during the pandemic and initiated salary increases almost six months earlier than planned while also continuing to pay vendors and contractors in food service and janitorial roles. In all-hands meetings hosted from his kitchen at home, Huang pledged to match all employee contributions to COVID-19 relief while canceling staffers’ out-of-pocket charges for COVID-related expenses such as testing, doctor’s visits, emergency room visits, and hospital stays.

Caring leaders at the Best Workplaces in Technology have been preparing their companies to thrive as the business world emerges from the COVID downturn.

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Employees say: 
“The CEO is open and sincere in company meetings, always willing to answer hard questions and does so with compassion and humor. He clearly cares about every employee and makes decisions based on the impact of employee well-being over earnings.” 
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These companies empower employees to bring their whole selves to work, prioritize their well-being, and grow in their careers.

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Employees say: 
 
“I can bring my dog to the office. This gives me much more focus at work, and I work longer more regular hours due to this. It's also a genuine stress-management tool.”

Resilience and the capacity for reinvention have never been more important.

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This year’s Fortune 500 marks the 67th running of the list.

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Nvidia manufactures parts and products that are designed to enhance computer graphics in gaming and other media utilizing artificial intelligence. The company benefited from increased gaming demand during the pandemic, and cryptocurrency miners also have been buying Nvidia’s cards for their mining setups.

We surveyed tens of thousands of employees to create this list of millennials’ favorite workplaces.

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Employees say: 
 
“Because we operate as a flat organization, I feel supported on all levels. I have quick and easy access all the way up to our VPs and they are more than willing to get involved and help with any situation that I may need their help.”

For an astounding 13th straight year, Apple claims the top spot in Fortune’s annual ranking of corporate reputation, based on a survey of almost 3,800 executives, directors, and analysts.

Our 2020 list of the 100 best companies as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

This year's list of best workplaces in technology value people, not just as employees, but as humans.

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Employees say: 
“NVIDIA is full of incredibly intelligent, innovative, forward-thinking people! Rapid formation and re-formation of teams to achieve objectives. We are passionate about building a company that makes a difference for the world.” 
Read Great Place to Work review .

The 35 companies highlighted on this year's list promote growth, transparency, and diversity in the workplace.

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Employees say: 
 
"A strong culture of enablement, innovation, and efficiency. Everyone is enabled to make decisions and generate progress without red tape." 
Read Great Place to Work review .

Explore this year's ranking of the 50 companies with the best long-term growth potential.

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Currently the most valuable U.S. chipmaker by stock market value, Nvidia keeps surging thanks to more and more customers using its video gaming graphics processors for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. The newest chips from Nvidia powering its Ampere line of gaming graphics cards have a staggering 28 billion transistors each, while a boosted-up version for A.I. and data analysis called the A100 has 54 billion. Up next, CEO Jensen Huang hopes to expand into more common processors via the $40 billion acquisition of chip design pioneer ARM.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 66th running of the list.

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After a banner 2018 unwound by collapsing cryptocurrency mining demand, the Santa Clara, Calif. graphics chip maker spent 2019 focused on its longtime specialties—gaming and artificial intelligence

As we face unprecedented collective challenges, cooperation has become a business superpower.

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The graphics processing units (GPUs) that have made Nvidia one of Silicon Valley’s fastest- growing companies have also become the engines powering a host of medical advances. In 2017, Nvidia chips helped scientists win a Nobel Prize for their work creating 3D views of viruses, a critical tool for producing new vaccines. Its GPUs also enable scientists to use images like the one below to virtually screen more than a billion drug-candidate compounds and molecules in 24 hours—a process that would take five to 10 years of “wet lab” work. Its software expertise is fighting today’s pandemic as well: Nvidia and the National Institutes of Health recently codeveloped algorithms that can quickly identify COVID-19 in CT scans.

We surveyed tens of thousands of young employees to create this list of millennials’ favorite workplaces.

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Employees say: 
 
"Management has been extremely considerate and compassionate when it comes to personal health, and providing resources necessary. I feel like NVIDIA truly goes the extra mile to show they care about their employees as people." 
 
 
 
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Here are the World's Most Admired Companies for 2019 as ranked in their industries. See who made the list.

Our 2019 list of the 100 best companies as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

Fortune's proprietary methodology allows us to zero in on the 50 global firms that are best poised to deliver—and continue delivering—above average gains.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 65th running of the list.

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Employees say: 
“Being a part of the company and contributing to growth in technology and A.I. carries the excitement as an employee. Our CEO makes our workplace enjoyable and encourages commitment and hard work while having great motivation to its employees.”

Everybody loves an up-and-comer: 2019's top three-year performers in revenues, profits, and stock returns.

Here are the World's Most Admired Companies for 2018 as ranked in their industries. See who made the list.

Our 2018 list of the 100 best companies as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

Welcome to the inaugural Fortune Future 50, our new ranking of companies best positioned for breakout growth.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 64th running of the list.

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Employees say: 
 
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"NVIDIA's culture promotes authenticity. Employees are made to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, I am so grateful for the abundance of opportunities and strong mentors I have. I have grown immensely, personally and professionally." 
 
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"I feel like we have succeeded in maintaining a "duality" of goals -- pushing the state of the art and enabling enthusiasts (both developers and consumers) while still keeping an eye out for what makes the most sense from a business perspective. This stance has allowed the company to encourage employees to follow their own instincts. The result is that I feel like my work each day is contributing meaningfully to something I am excited about — that I have the support to exercise my own initiative, and that I can trust that management will put those efforts in the proper scope relative to our overall business strategy so that I can focus on my immediate objectives and trust that the big picture is in good hands. I also believe that NVIDIA does an exceptional job of encouraging employees to maintain healthy work-life balance. I have always had the sense that management recognizes and is happy to accommodate my need to put my family first, trusting that my own professionalism and passion will ensure that I am doing my best to contribute as my work-life balance permits." 
 
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Everybody loves an up-and-comer: 2018's top three-year performers in revenues, profits, and stock returns.

Here are the World's Most Admired Companies for 2017 as ranked in their industries. See who made the list.

Our 2017 list of the 100 best companies as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 63rd running of the list.

Everybody loves an up-and-comer: 2017's top three-year performers in revenues, profits, and stock returns.

Here are the World's Most Admired Companies for 2016 as ranked in their industries. See who made the list.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 62nd running of the list.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 61st running of the list. Wal-Mart claims the top spot again. See who made the list.

Wal-Mart stayed on top as its sales crept closer to half-a-trillion dollars. Apple moved into the top five. And UnitedHealth Group continued its steady climb. 

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Nvidia is a leading producer of chips used in artificial intelligence and, therefore, has become a critical component in the business sectors that its products power. In 2026, Nvidia has solidified its position as the most valuable company in the world. In recent years, the company has become the top supplier of chips used in data centers for the data-intensive job of training and running AI models. Nvidia is also a big seller of graphics chips for video game consoles and high-end personal computers, and chips used by the automotive industry in new cars. Nvidia was incorporated in 1993.

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