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You may think you know all of the big, powerful, multinational companies, from Walmart to Apple to Amazon. But you might be surprised at how many companies with tens of billions in annual revenue you’ve likely never heard of.
In some cases, the names and industries aren’t consumer-facing, so it’s no surprise the average consumer hasn’t heard of them. But you probably use the products of many companies with names that don’t seem directly tied to their own brands. Their technologies and products also power many important aspects of the economy and our lives, from healthcare to energy production. We’re here to reveal these behind-the-scenes companies.
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To come up with this list, GOBankingRates started with the Fortune 500’s top 1,000 companies, sorted by revenue. Next, we picked out companies we considered unfamiliar to the average consumer. Continue reading to learn more about these successful businesses and their stock prices.
Abbott Laboratories
Stock price: $105.94
Employees: 114,000
Revenue: $40.11 billion
You may not know Abbott Laboratories by name, but the health technology company is the owner of such familiar brands as Ensure and Pedialyte. Its products are sold in over 160 countries.
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ABM Industries
Stock price: $44.85
Employees: 137,000
Revenue: $7.18 billion
ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services, including janitorial services, parking services, facilities engineering, HVAC and mechanical services, and energy services. Because its services are used everywhere from schools to commercial buildings to hospitals to airports, chances are you’ve been somewhere that utilizes this corporation.
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Amphenol
Stock price: $120.68
Employees: 91,000
Revenue: $12.56 billion
Amphenol is a major producer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems. Its products and systems are utilized in cars, airplanes, mobile devices and more, so it’s likely you’ve used one of Amphenol’s products without knowing it.
Aramark
Stock price: $31.16
Employees: 273,875
Revenue: $16.33 billion
Aramark provides food services, facilities management and uniform services. The company manages hundreds of dining facilities in businesses, healthcare facilities, colleges and universities, and even sports stadiums, so it’s likely you’ve encountered the brand when dining out.
Bloomin Brands
Stock price: $25.20
Employees: 87,000
Revenue: $4.42 billion
Even if you’ve never heard of Bloomin Brands, you’ve probably been to one of its restaurants. Restaurants under the Bloomin Brands umbrella include Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill.
CBRE Group
Stock price: $86.85
Employees: 130,000
Revenue: $31.95 billion
CBRE Group is one of the biggest names in commercial real estate services and investments. Look around, and you might just see a CBRE sign on a building in your area.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions
Stock price: $66.20
Employees: 347,700
Revenue: $19.35 billion
Cognizant helps businesses develop technology solutions for various types of challenges. Its clients include major pharmaceutical companies, banks, media companies and healthcare providers.
Concentrix
Stock price: $56.28
Employees: 315,000
Revenue: $6.33 billion
The technology services company counts over 150 Fortune 500 companies as its clients and works with companies in over 70 countries.
Danaher
Stock price: $246.89
Employees: 80,000
Revenue: $23.89 billion
Danaher is a healthcare technology company that creates products and services focused on biotechnology, diagnostics and life sciences. If you’ve had a blood test, it may have utilized a Danaher product. The company owns the Radiometer brand, which processes half a million blood samples every day.
Darden Restaurants
Stock price: $148.87
Employees: 178,956
Revenue: $9.63 billion
Darden’s family of restaurants include a number of popular chains like Olive Garden, Yard House and The Capital Grille. The company has over 1,900 restaurant locations.
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DXC Technology
Stock price: $18.77
Employees: 130,000
Revenue: $16.27 billion
The IT services company serves over 240 companies in the Fortune 500. DXC Technology has clients in over 60 countries.
Emerson Electric
Stock price: $106.62
Employees: 67,000
Revenue: $15.91 billion
Emerson creates software, services and support for businesses’ technology and engineering needs.
GXO Logistics
Stock price: $50.24
Employees: 112,000
Revenue: $8.99 billion
The supply chain management company oversees 970 warehouse locations. Its clients include major companies you have heard of, like Levi’s and Mars.
Honeywell International
Stock price: $193.71
Employees: 97,000
Revenue: $36.41 billion
Honeywell’s products and services span a number of sectors including aerospace technology, building automation, energy and sustainability solutions, and industrial automation. They also create products you may have in your own home, such as thermostats and security systems.
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IQVIA
Stock price: $224.79
Employees: 87,000
Revenue: $14.86 billion
IQVIA is a healthcare technology company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
Jabil
Stock price: $114.61
Employees: 236,000
Revenue: $32.09 billion
Jabil provides manufacturing, design, supply chain and product management services for a number of different industries across its 100 facilities in 25 countries. This likely means that if you use any type of technology, you’re using some type of Jabil product. If you use an iPhone, for example, you’ll find some Jabil components in the palm of your hand.
Jones Lang LaSalle
Stock price: $183.73
Employees: 105,000
Revenue: $20.48 billion
Better known as JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle is one of the biggest names in commercial real estate.
Kyndryl Holdings
Stock price: $19.85
Employees: 90,000
Revenue: $18.32 billion
The IT infrastructure services provider is partnered with some of the most well-known technology companies in the world including AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft.
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Lear
Stock price: $126.48
Employees: 168,700
Revenue: $23 billion
Lear creates the seats found in numerous automobiles, so you may have taken a car ride while enjoying one of their designs.
Marsh McLennan
Stock price: $199.59
Employees: 85,000
Revenue: $22.74 billion
The professional services firm oversees four different businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.
Mondelez International
Stock price: $71.06
Employees: 91,000
Revenue: $36.02 billion
You might have some snacks made by Mondelez International stocked in your kitchen right now. Its brands include Chips Ahoy!, Oreo, Ritz and Triscuit.
Northrop Grumman
Stock price: $475.47
Employees: 101,000
Revenue: $39,290
The aerospace and defense technology company has facilities in all 50 U.S. states, so there might just be one near you.
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Oracle
Stock price: $114.77
Employees: 164,000
Revenue: $52.51 billion
The cloud technology company is utilized by some of the most well-known brands across a variety of sectors, including Uber, MGM Resorts and AMC Theatres.
Philip Morris International
Stock price: $97.89
Employees: 79,800
Revenue: $31.76 billion
If you use tobacco, it’s likely you’re familiar with Philip Morris International. Phillip Morris owns a number of cigarette brands as well as smoke-free tobacco product brands.
RTX
Stock price: $101.58
Employees: 185,000
Revenue: $68.92 billion
Formerly known as Raytheon, RTX is a multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate. If you’ve flown in an airplane, it’s likely your trip has been aided by the company. Every day, 11 million air travel passengers are supported by RTX’s aviation systems
Tenet Healthcare
Stock price: $117.63
Employees: 89,088
Revenue: $19.17 billion
The health services company operates in 52 acute care facilities and 640 outpatient centers. You might just be among one of the 8.5 million patients that Tenet Healthcare has provided care for.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Stock price: $571.17
Employees: 122,000
Revenue: $42.86 billion
Thermo Fisher Scientific owns a number of pharmaceutical services brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
TJX
Stock price: $94.89
Employees: 329,000
Revenue: $52.33 billion
Bargain shoppers have likely been to a TJX store. The company owns TJMaxx, Marshall’s, HomeGoods and more.
Yum China Holdings
Stock price: $37.62
Employees: 275,500
Revenue: $10.57 billion
Yum China Holdings operates a number of fast-food restaurant chains throughout China. Its brands include KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.
Jordan Rosenfeld contributed to the reporting for this article.
Disclaimer: Photos are for illustrative purposes only. As a result, some of the images may not reflect the actual companies listed in this article.
The total employment, revenue and current stock price are accurate as of May 2, 2024, and were all sourced from Fortune 500’s Top 1000 Company List.
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