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In the news release, 2026 Fortune 500 Europe List Revealed, issued 16-Sep-2026 by Fortune Media (USA) Corporation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the release has been updated. Volkswagen leads at No. 1, Shell at No. 2. List dominated by financial services, energy, and car makers UK takes the lead from Germany with the most companies on the list Europe's corporate giants drive $15.5 trillion in revenue, up 4% from last year Women lead 8.6% of companies on the list, with 43 female CEOs. This is the highest number for the Fortune 500 Europe since its launch in 2023 LONDON, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Fortune unveiled the Fortune 500 Europe ranking for 2026, highlighting the continent's top companies. The launch will be marked at the bell opening of the London Stock Exchange. Volkswagen maintains its lead position, with revenues up 3%, widening the gap with Shell, whose revenues fell 5% last year. For the first time in the list's four-year history, Germany no longer contributes the most companies to the list. The UK takes the lead with 76 companies, followed by Germany with 73 and France with 66. Profit growth returned to the Fortune 500 Europe companies after a 5% decline the previous year, with profits increasing by 3% to just over $1 trillion. Overall, revenues grew by 4% to $15.5 trillion, equivalent to half of the region's GDP and 13% of...
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