
Interbrand released its latest ranking of the world's best brands. Apple retained the top spot for the 13th consecutive year, while Nvidia, with its AI chips, achieved a historic leap, jumping from 34th to 15th place.
Interbrand evaluated brands based on three criteria: financial performance, purchasing power, and competitiveness. The total value of the companies on the list increased by 4.4% to $3.6 trillion. As in last year, the top five were Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Samsung.
NVIDIA saw the biggest improvement, with a record 116% increase in brand value to $43.2 billion. The company climbed from 36th to 15th, becoming the fastest-growing brand in the ranking's history.
Instagram entered the top ten for the first time, with a 27% increase in brand value. However, Nike and Tesla declined in the rankings. Nike fell 26% from 14th to 23rd, while Tesla plummeted 35% to 25th.
The top 10 companies in 2025 are as follows:
Apple
Microsoft
Amazon
Google
Samsung
Toyota
Coca-Cola
Instagram
McDonald's
Mercedes-Benz