1、Global Top 100 companies-by market capitalisationApril 2024PwC|Global Top 100 companies-by market capitalisationContents2HighlightsSupplementary analysisMethodologyComplete ranking031014162PwC|Global Top 100 companies-by market capitalisationThe Top 100 Companies hit a new high of$39,871bn as the gl

2、obal macroeconomic picture stabilises and equity markets rebound.The market capitalisation of the Top 100 companies increased by 27%($8,438bn)compared to 31 March 2023,more than recouping prior period losses($3,603bn).This new high of$39,871bn means that the Top 100 companies have almost doubled in

3、the past five years,producing a CAGR of 14%over that period.3Performance amongst the Magnificent Seven begins to diverge-will seven become five as the AI boom gathers pace?The Magnificent Seven accounted for 54%of the growth in the Top 100 this year.However,a stellar performance wasnt the case acros

4、s all of the seven.GRANOLAS,a more diverse,cyclical collection of European listed stocks,outperformed the Magnificent Seven in the prior year.However,the AI weighting of the Magnificent Seven trumped the GRANOLAS in the past year.Technology firms dominate top five with Microsoft regaining the top sp

5、ot after five years and NVIDIA breaking into the top five for the first time.The valuations of Microsoft(+46%)and NVIDIA(+225%)skyrocketed in the period,propelled by their exposure to AI,accounting for 28%of growth in the Top 100 this year.Apple dropped into second place,one of only a few tech stock

6、s to experience limited growth as its core product offerings come under competitive pressure and its AI story has not yet landed with investors.US continues to dominate with 62 firms in the Top 100 and a 36%increase in market capitalisation.Eight out of the top ten firms and 62 firms overall are fro