Fortune 500 rank: 251
2010 profit: $1.4 billion
The hard drive manufacturer's profits nearly tripled on revenues of $9.9 billion, with the majority of sales coming from non-desktop markets like notebook computers. Western Digital also acquired Hoya Corporation and Hoya Magnetics Singapore in anticipation of further hard drive demand.
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Last updated May 05 2011: 2:53 PM ET