11 Most Profitable Companies In America in 2017

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3. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) – $24.08 billion

Warren Buffett‘s holding company was the third-most profitable company in America last year, with an impressive $24.08 billion in net income. The fourth quarter was particularly strong for the company, with $6.29 billion in net income during the period, up by $810 million year-over-year. Some of the holding company’s big purchases in 2016 included battery-maker Duracell and Precision Castparts.

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