Seven Philippine companies earned places in the 2026 Forbes Global 2000, with SM Investments Corp. emerging as the country’s highest-ranked firm, highlighting the resilience of the nation’s corporate giants amid a volatile global business landscape.
In the 24th edition of the annual ranking released on June 24, SM Investments placed 1,029th worldwide, followed by BDO Unibank at 1,082nd, Top Frontier Investment Holdings at 1,170th, International Container Terminal Services Inc. at 1,375th, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. at 1,383rd, Ayala Corp. at 1,532nd, and Manila Electric Co. at 1,704th.
The showing reflects the continued strength of Philippine conglomerates, banks, and infrastructure-linked companies, sectors that have benefited from domestic consumption, expanding investments, and the country’s improving economic fundamentals.
“We are pleased to be recognized anew as the country’s top company on the Forbes Global 2000 list. This reflects the trust of our customers and investors, the work of our people, and the strength of the businesses we have built over the years. We continue to invest in the Philippines because we believe in the country’s future and long-term growth,” said SM Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Frederic C. DyBuncio.
The Forbes Global 2000 is considered one of the world’s most closely watched corporate rankings, measuring companies based on sales, profits, assets, and market value. The methodology offers a broader gauge of corporate strength than market capitalization alone, capturing both financial performance and investor confidence.
This year’s list reached new highs, with the 2,000 companies generating a combined USD56 trillion in revenue, USD5.5 trillion in profits, and holding USD272 trillion in assets.
While Philippine firms remain modest in scale compared with global corporate heavyweights, their inclusion signals an ability to compete in increasingly complex markets marked by geopolitical tensions, supply chain shifts, and technological disruption.
The presence of seven local companies also underscores how the country’s largest corporations continue to deepen their influence across banking, infrastructure, logistics, utilities, and consumer-driven sectors, positioning themselves for long-term growth both at home and abroad.
