Top 5 Most Profitable Tech Companies in the World

In this article we are going to list the top 5 most profitable tech companies in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the top 20 most profitable tech companies in the world.

5. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)

Total TTM profit (in millions): $33,138

One of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) has continued the trend of tech companies outperforming the overall stock market to cement its position among the most profitable tech companies, gaining nearly 40% in 2023 YTD.

4. Samsung Electronics

Total TTM profit (in millions): $42,502

The most profitable tech company outside of the U.S., Samsung Electronics is engaged in various tech industries, including manufacturing smartphones, televisions and home appliances. According to CNBC, Samsung also became the second biggest chip manufacturer, and is expecting a U.S. manufacturing boom.

3. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Total TTM profit (in millions): $59,972

After Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) purchased OpenAI, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) released Bard to counter ChatGPT. However, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) recent insistence on employees returning to work may result in the company losing top employees to major tech rivals.

2. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Total TTM profit (in millions): $67,449

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) purchased OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, for $10 billion, signaling its seriousness in expanding in the artificial intelligence sector. According to Seeking Alpha, AI could deliver massive growth for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT).

1. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Total TTM profit (in millions): $95,171

The second-most profitable company in the world the top most profitable tech company in the world is Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), which is close to achieving $100 billion. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has continued its aggressive tech development and recently announced its augmented reality device, priced at $3,500. While there have been many major flops in the augmented reality segment, time will tell whether the biggest tech company in the world is able to buck this trend or not.

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