Which is the best healthcare company?


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The top healthcare company by market capitalization is Eli Lilly and Company (or via Yahoo Finance Screener), valued at over $1 trillion.

When looking at the broader healthcare and insurance sectors, leadership varies by financial metric:

Top Healthcare Companies by Market Capitalization

  • Eli Lilly and Company (LLY): Market cap of roughly $1.05 trillion, focusing heavily on pharmaceuticals and fast-growing therapeutics.
  • Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): Market cap of about $655 billion, specializing in medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
  • AbbVie Inc. (ABBV): Market cap around $470 billion in biopharmaceuticals.
  • UnitedHealth Group (UNH): Market cap near $339 billion; also stands as the largest healthcare company by annual revenue on the Fortune 500 list.

Top Distributors and Services

  • McKesson Corporation (MCK): A massive distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical products.
  • CVS Health (CVS): Leading drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager.