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Now get even more company insights: Like Fortune magazine on Facebook for the latest in-depth business reporting and analysis. Rank in Internet Services and Retailing: 2 (Previous rank: 2) Overall score: 7.45 Ticker: AMZN Why it's admired: Unlike many other large tech companies, Amazon is comfortable sacrificing profits in the short-term for long-term gains. That’s why, despite the fact that 2011 revenues climbed to $48 billion, net income dropped 55% to $631 million.The company leveled much of its capital at expansion efforts, including plans to open 17 new fulfillment centers. Later in the year, Amazon unleashed the Kindle Fire, a tablet which by one estimate may have sold sold as many as 6 million units last holiday season. |
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Where are the Most Admired?
The Most Admired companies in America are spread out across the country, but a few states dominate.
Winning streaks
These 20 Most Admired companies have landed among the top in their industries for multiple years.
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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' |
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| 1. Apple | 1,188 |
| 2. Teradata | 651 |
| 3. Tupperware Brands | 564 |
| 4. FedEx | 391 |
| 5. IBM | 304 |
