Updated Jun 12, 2025
As of 2025, there are currently 24 Fortune 500 companies and 36 Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in Houston, Texas. These companies in total generate $959 billion in annual revenue, $69 billion in annual profit and employ 633,000 people.
A Fortune 500 company is one of the 500 largest corporations in the United States, ranked by total revenue for their respective fiscal years. These companies are known for their significant influence on the economy, often leading their industries and driving innovation and job creation. The Fortune 1000 list expands on this by including the top 1,000 companies, offering a broader perspective on the nation's corporate landscape.
Houston, Texas, is home to a vibrant business landscape, boasting a large number of Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies. As one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the U.S., the city serves as a hub for energy, healthcare, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. With a robust infrastructure and access to global markets through its port, Houston continues to attract some of the largest corporations in the world. These companies not only shape the city's economy but also contribute to its cultural and social fabric through philanthropy, innovation, and job creation.
Among the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies based in Houston, many are industry leaders in oil, gas, and energy. Others excel in sectors like retail, transportation, and technology, reflecting the city's wide-reaching influence across various markets. The presence of these major corporations elevates Houston's profile on the global stage, making it a key player in international commerce. Below is a list of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies that have made Houston their home, demonstrating the city's role as a powerhouse for corporate success.
Rank | Company | Ticker | Industry | State | City | Revenues (millions) | Profits (millions) | Assets (millions) | Market Value (millions) | Employees |
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16 | Chevron | CVX | Petroleum Refining | Texas | Houston | $202,792 | $17,661 | $256,938 | $292,710 | 45,298 |
28 | Phillips 66 | PSX | Petroleum Refining | Texas | Houston | $145,496 | $2,117 | $72,582 | $50,342.6 | 13,200 |
56 | Sysco | SYY | Wholesalers: Food and Grocery | Texas | Houston | $78,844 | $1,955 | $24,917 | $36,711.8 | 76,000 |
75 | ConocoPhillips | COP | Mining, Crude-Oil Production | Texas | Houston | $56,953 | $9,245 | $122,780 | $132,762.6 | 11,800 |
78 | Enterprise Products Partners | EPD | Pipelines | Texas | Houston | $56,219 | $5,901 | $77,168 | $73,937 | 7,800 |
92 | Plains GP Holdings | PAGP | Pipelines | Texas | Houston | $50,073 | $103 | $27,756 | $4,223.8 | 4,200 |
153 | NRG Energy | NRG | Energy | Texas | Houston | $28,130 | $1,125 | $24,022 | $19,442 | 15,637 |
155 | Baker Hughes | BKR | Oil and Gas Equipment, Services | Texas | Houston | $27,829 | $2,979 | $38,363 | $43,525.9 | 57,000 |
159 | Occidental Petroleum | OXY | Mining, Crude-Oil Production | Texas | Houston | $26,880 | $3,056 | $85,445 | $46,387.7 | 13,323 |
183 | EOG Resources | EOG | Mining, Crude-Oil Production | Texas | Houston | $23,698 | $6,403 | $47,186 | $70,730.1 | 3,150 |
184 | Quanta Services | PWR | Engineering & Construction | Texas | Houston | $23,672.8 | $904.8 | $18,683.9 | $37,669 | 58,400 |
194 | Halliburton | HAL | Oil and Gas Equipment, Services | Texas | Houston | $22,944 | $2,501 | $25,587 | $22,023.5 | 48,000 |
197 | Waste Management | WM | Waste Management | Texas | Houston | $22,063 | $2,746 | $44,567 | $93,093.7 | 61,700 |
214 | Group 1 Automotive | GPI | Automotive Retailing, Services | Texas | Houston | $19,934.3 | $498.1 | $9,824.2 | $4,981.1 | 20,413 |
224 | Corebridge Financial | CRBG | Diversified Financials | Texas | Houston | $18,781 | $2,230 | $389,397 | $17,552.8 | 5,200 |
256 | Targa Resources | TRGP | Pipelines | Texas | Houston | $16,381.5 | $1,312 | $22,734.1 | $43,619.3 | 3,370 |
275 | Cheniere Energy | LNG | Pipelines | Texas | Houston | $15,703 | $3,252 | $43,858 | $51,756.2 | 1,714 |
289 | Kinder Morgan | KMI | Pipelines | Texas | Houston | $15,100 | $2,613 | $71,407 | $63,392.6 | 10,933 |
345 | Westlake | WLK | Chemicals | Texas | Houston | $12,142 | $602 | $20,750 | $12,852.8 | 15,540 |
422 | APA | APA | Mining, Crude-Oil Production | Texas | Houston | $9,737 | $804 | $19,390 | $7,652.6 | 2,305 |
443 | NOV | NOV | Oil and Gas Equipment, Services | Texas | Houston | $8,870 | $635 | $11,361 | $5,796.1 | 34,010 |
450 | CenterPoint Energy | CNP | Utilities: Gas and Electric | Texas | Houston | $8,643 | $1,019 | $43,768 | $23,648.3 | 8,872 |
474 | Par Pacific Holdings | PARR | Petroleum Refining | Texas | Houston | $7,974.5 | $-33.3 | $3,829.4 | $775 | 1,787 |
480 | KBR | KBR | Information Technology Services | Texas | Houston | $7,742 | $375 | $6,663 | $6,462.1 | 38,000 |
520 | Comfort Systems USA | FIX | Engineering & Construction | Texas | Houston | $7,027.5 | $522.4 | $4,711.1 | $11,459.8 | 18,300 |
544 | Crown Castle | CCI | Real estate | Texas | Houston | $6,568 | $-3,903 | $32,736 | $45,385.3 | 3,900 |
615 | Coterra Energy | CTRA | Mining, Crude-Oil Production | Texas | Houston | $5,458 | $1,121 | $21,625 | $22,082.4 | 915 |
623 | Patterson-UTI Energy | PTEN | Oil and Gas Equipment, Services | Texas | Houston | $5,377.9 | $-968 | $5,833.5 | $3,176.1 | 9,200 |
641 | Chord Energy | CHRD | Mining, Crude-Oil Production | Texas | Houston | $5,251.1 | $848.6 | $13,032 | $6,705.7 | 762 |
755 | Service Corp. International | SCI | Miscellaneous | Texas | Houston | $4,186.4 | $518.6 | $17,379.4 | $11,556.5 | 21,319 |
873 | Kirby | KEX | Shipping | Texas | Houston | $3,265.9 | $286.7 | $5,852 | $5,747.2 | 5,414 |
896 | MRC Global | MRC | Wholesalers: Diversified | Texas | Houston | $3,122 | $55 | $1,624 | $988.2 | 2,600 |
908 | Murphy Oil | MUR | Mining, Crude-Oil Production | Texas | Houston | $3,028.5 | $407.2 | $9,667.5 | $4,053.1 | 750 |
921 | Genesis Energy | GEL | Pipelines | Texas | Houston | $2,966.2 | $-63.9 | $7,037.7 | $1,921.5 | 2,075 |
932 | Crescent Energy | CRGY | Mining, Crude-Oil Production | Texas | Houston | $2,930.9 | $-114.6 | $9,160.6 | $2,905.2 | 987 |
940 | IES Holdings | IESC | Engineering & Construction | Texas | Houston | $2,884.4 | $219.1 | $1,244 | $3,303.3 | 9,454 |