Seven PH Firms Make Forbes Global 2000; SM Investments Leads the Pack

Conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) has retained its position as the top-performing Philippine company in the prestigious 2026 Forbes Global 2000 list, ranking 1,029th worldwide.

The Sy family-led flagship leads a total of seven domestic public entities that successfully met the rigorous financial benchmarks set by the publication. The annual ranking evaluates global corporations using four equal metrics: sales, profits, assets, and market value.

Sy-Led Entities Dominate

SMIC’s top ranking highlights the continued market dominance of the Sy family's business ecosystem. Following closely behind the parent conglomerate is its banking arm, BDO Unibank Inc., which secured the 1,082nd spot globally and the second-highest rank among Philippine firms.

The Missing Contender and Heavy Industrials

Notably absent from initial local summaries but safely secured at 1,170th place is Top Frontier Investment Holdings Inc., the ultimate parent company of industrial giant San Miguel Corporation.

Global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), led by billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., earned the 1,375th spot, driven by aggressive international expansion and robust global trade volumes.

Financial and Utility Powerhouses Round Out List

The remaining slots on the local roster showcase the strength of the country's banking, real estate, and utility sectors:

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) landed at 1,383rd globally, anchoring the local banking representation alongside BDO.

Ayala Corp., one of the country's oldest and most diversified conglomerates, captured the 1,532nd position.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the nation's largest power distributor, rounded out the Philippine contingent at 1,704th place.

The inclusion of these seven firms underscores the resilience of the Philippine corporate sector amid fluctuating global economic head currents. Collectively, these companies represent the backbone of the domestic economy, spanning critical infrastructure, retail, banking, and energy distribution.