Columbus area firms rise in 2026 Fortune 500 rankings
Central Ohio firms rose in the 2026 Fortune 500 list as Cardinal Health held the number 15 spot. Vertiv and Nationwide climbed, while Amazon overtook Walmart.
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Five central Ohio companies secured spots on the 2026 Fortune 500 list, led by Cardinal Health’s $222.5 billion in annual revenue. Almost every firm in the region improved its ranking, with Vertiv Holdings climbing 57 spots to No. 414. The regional cluster's growth reflects a broader shift toward data center infrastructure and healthcare logistics in the United States.
