The Forbes 2018 list of world’s most valued brands is out and it is dominated by tech-based companies. The companies on this list are worth a cumulative $2.15 billion. The U.S. has dominated the top 100 list with 54 entries. Netflix, PayPal, Amazon, Google, and Facebook are the biggest gainers whereas, Volkswagen, RBC, Uniqlo, PayPal, Dell, KFC are the ones which were not present in 2017 list.
1. Apple: $182.8 Billion
Apple has retained the top position with 8 percent of growth in last 1 year and its demand is still at the peak because of quality products.
2. Google: $132.1 Billion
Google stands on the number 2 position with a massive 30 percent increase in its total value. Google is the leader in search engine segment and video platform YouTube is also supporting the company by being the best video search engine.
3. Microsoft: $104.9 Billion
Microsoft is still considered as one of those rare companies which have loyal customers. Microsoft’s value grew 21 percent in last financial year.
4. Facebook: $94.8 Billion
Even after the data breach case, Mark Zuckerberg owned Facebook is ruling the social media industry. Some changes have been introduced in the algorithium of Facebook and the decision of acquiring Instagram & WhatsApp has been proving right.
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5. Amazon: $70.9 Billion
Amazon is growing like never before, its value has increase 31 percent in last 12 months and Jeff Bezoz is looking unstoppable right now.
6. Coca-Cola: $57.3 Billion
World’s most selling beverage company Coca-Cola stands on the number 6th position in terms of value. Its growth in past 1 year is not much impressive due to the highly competitive market.
7. Samsung: $47.6 Billion
South Korean tech giant Samsung has posted a brand value of $47.6 billion, rising 25 percent from last year’s $38.2 billion.
8. Disney: $47.5 Billion
Disney is the only Leisure, Media brand in the top 10 of this list. Its brand value is $47.5 billion with an increase of 8 percent if we compare to last year.
9. Toyota: $44.7 Billion
Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp. is the only automotive company to be included in the top 10 list with a value of $44.7 billion and 9 percent growth.
10. AT&t: $41.9 Billion
The largest provider of fixed telephone services in the United States, AT&T, has successfully achieved 10th position on this list with the increment of 14 percent in terms of brand value.
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