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Fortune 500 Made Record Profits in 2026 — And Cut Over 300,000 Jobs to Do It
mint - companies·Sunday, 21 June 2026
The 2026 Fortune 500 companies posted record revenue of $21 trillion and profits of $2.1 trillion, but their combined headcount fell by 301,049 jobs. Amazon and Walmart are among the biggest names on the list.
Why It Matters
This is the clearest data yet showing that the world's biggest companies are growing richer while employing fewer people — a trend that affects job seekers and workers everywhere.
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