And the winners are...
And the winners are...
Which companies have the best reputations? Apple tops the list for the fifth year in a row. See who else made the top 50 this year and vote for your favorite company.
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9 top techs
9 top techs
Which technology firms have the best reputations? These firms are the envy of their peers everywhere. More
Car stars
Car stars
Times have been tough for global auto makers – but these car makers managed to stand out. More
Full list
Full list
The true test of respect is kudos from the competition. See how 350+ top companies rate in 9 key areas. More
• 650+ contenders, winners ranked
Most admired in your state
Most admired in your state
California and New York are home to the most corporations on this year's list. See top-rated firms near you. More
• California
• Texas
• New York
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Around the globe
Around the globe
After the U.S., Germany has the most firms (21) on this year's list. See Most Admired companies by country. More
• Germany
• Japan
• France
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Best & worst
Best & worst
What makes a firm well-regarded? See the 10 most - and least - admired for... More
• Long-term investment
• Management quality
• Global competitiveness
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What do CEOs admire?
What do CEOs admire?
Fortune asked prominent business leaders which companies they hold in high esteem, and why. More
Winning streaks
Winning streaks
These 20 Most Admired companies have landed among the top in their industries for multiple years. More
• Where the most admired are
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 Innovation  Quality of management
 People management  Financial soundness
 Use of corporate assets  Long-term investment
 Social responsibility  Product/services quality
 Global competitiveness  



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Readers' choice

The experts chose the top 50. Now it's your turn. 'Like' the company you most admire to vote. The top 5 reader favorites are below.

Company # of 'Likes'
1. Apple 1,121
2. Teradata 650
3. Tupperware Brands 473
4. FedEx 386
5. IBM 289
How we pick the Most Admired
The Most Admired list is the definitive report card on corporate reputations. Our survey partners at Hay Group start with about 1,400 companies... More
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