Apple Tops 2024 Best-Managed Companies List, Surpassing Microsoft
Apple has been named the best-managed company in the U.S. for 2024, surpassing Microsoft in the annual ranking. The list, which includes 250 companies, highlights Apple's financial strength and successful diversification into services like the App Store and streaming, despite declining iPhone sales. Technology firms dominated the top 10, with Nvidia, Alphabet, and Adobe also featured. Newcomers like Netflix and Airbnb made the list due to strong innovation and financial performance, while some healthcare companies dropped in rank. Apple's stock has risen 29% this year, with a Moderate Buy rating from analysts.
