And the winners are...
Which companies have the best reputations? Apple tops the list for the fourth year in a row. See who else made the top 50 this year. More
  1. Apple
  2. Google
  3. Berkshire Hathaway
  4. Southwest Airlines
  5. Procter & Gamble
  1. Coca-Cola
  2. Amazon.com
  3. FedEx
  4. Microsoft
  5. McDonald's

8 green stars Turning plants into bottles? Putting airline cabins on a diet? These leaders are devising creative ways to make their firms greener. More
9 top techs Which tech companies have the best reputations? These firms are the envy of their peers, and of geeks everywhere. More


Full list
The true test of respect is approval from the competition. See how 350 top companies rate in 9 key areas. more
Most admired in your state
California is home to the most corporations on this year's list. See the top-rated firms near you (including interactive maps). More
• Texas
Around the globe
After the U.S., Japan has the most companies (25) on this year's list. See Most Admired companies by country. more
• Japan
• Germany
• France
Best & worst
What makes a company well-regarded? See the 10 most - and least - admired for... More
A new world order
After the Great Recession, it's a Great Shakeout. This year's list of Most Admired Companies has more changes than at any time since the survey's inception. More
Which company do you most admire?
  • Apple
  • Google
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 Global competitiveness  




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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