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TIME’s “The World’s Best Companies 2026” list is out, with Apple returning at No.
Apple’s performance on TIME’s The World’s Best Companies list has been rather interesting. Apple also ranked third for employee satisfaction, behind Microsoft and IBM, which ranked first and second, respectively. In July, after the study period for this list, Apple reported a 10% year-over-year revenue growth—the biggest bump since 2021. This week, TIME published its 2026 list , which saw Apple return to third place with a 93.16 overall score, behind Cigna at 94.37 and Nvidia, which topped the list at 97.51. In sustainability transparency, however, Apple fell to 24th after topping that category in 2024.
“But tides may be turning as the behemoth figures out its footing in the new tech landscape; CEO Tim Cook said on a third quarter earnings call that the company is significantly growing investments in AI, embedding it across devices and platforms. TIME also gave Apple a “Very High” rating for revenue growth, the highest of its four designations, ahead of “Outstanding,” “High,” and “Moderate.”
