Star Tribune Ranks Minnesota's 50 Largest Public Companies

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Minnesota Star Tribune is out with its new ranking of the 50 largest public companies in Minnesota.

The list, compiled by Star Tribune business reporter Patrick Kennedy, offers a snapshot of some of the state's biggest employers and best-known businesses.

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UnitedHealth Group remained Minnesota's largest public company, according to the list.

The 50 largest public companies in the state produced $861 billion in revenue, up 6.8 percent, according to the report. However, net profits fell 2 percent in 2025.

The ranking also showed employment declines among many of Minnesota's biggest public companies. Overall employment among the top 50 fell by more than 43,000.

Despite the drop in profits and jobs, the combined market capitalization of the top 50 companies grew 2.9 percent from April 25, 2025, to April 24, 2026.

Read the full Star Tribune ranking here.