Apple Tops Drucker Institute's 2024 List of Best-Managed U.S. Companies

Apple dethroned Microsoft after a four-year streak, with Nvidia securing second place in the ranking based on corporate effectiveness across five key areas.

The Drucker Institute's Management Top 250 ranking evaluates companies on customer satisfaction, innovation, social responsibility, employee engagement, and financial strength.
Apple excelled in innovation, scoring 99.9, and ranked second in financial strength, surpassing Microsoft and Nvidia in overall performance.
Nvidia, driven by booming demand for AI chips, ranked second and achieved the highest financial strength score among all companies.
Microsoft, the previous four-time leader, dropped to third place, maintaining strong scores in innovation and financial strength.
Intel, ranking fourth, led in social responsibility but faced challenges, including leadership changes and workforce reductions.