news flash·2025-07-29 08:25Group 1 - The total revenue of the Fortune Global 500 companies is approximately $41.7 trillion, exceeding one-third of the global GDP, with a year-on-year growth of about 1.8% [1] - The minimum sales revenue threshold for inclusion in the list increased from $32.1 billion to $32.2 billion [1] - The total net profit of the listed companies grew by approximately 0.4% year-on-year, amounting to about $2.98 trillion [1] Group 2 - The total assets and net assets of the 500 companies reached the highest levels since the inception of the Fortune Global 500 list [1] - The total number of employees among the listed companies decreased compared to the previous year [1] - Walmart has retained its position as the largest company in the world for the twelfth consecutive year, followed by Amazon in second place and State Grid Corporation of China in third [1] Group 3 - Saudi Aramco and China Petroleum rank fourth and fifth, respectively [1] - In 2024, the overall profit of the 500 companies continues to grow, with total profits nearing $3 trillion, marking the second-highest in history [1]