The Fortune 500 is an annual list compiled by Fortune magazine ranking the 500 largest United States corporations by total gross annual revenue. First published in 1955, it serves as a primary benchmark for corporate size, economic power, and market shifts.Core Rules & CriteriaRanking Metric: Total revenue from the company's fiscal year.Eligibility: Must be incorporated or operate within the U.S. and file public financial statements with a government agency.Inclusions: Both public and private firms that meet the financial reporting criteria and revenue threshold (over $7.5 billion) are eligible
