Red, White, and Blue Profits: Profitable Companies Made in the USA
You may not realize it or have thought of it, but lots of well-known American companies actually generate much of their revenue outside the U.S. For example, in its last reported quarter, ExxonMobil posted total revenue of $6.8 billion, 72% of which was generated outside the U.S. And McDonald's generated 59% of its revenue for 2024 outside the U.S.Where a company's dollars come from may not always matter that much, but it matters now. With trade wars being waged and tariff uncertainty high, companies generating a lot of revenue abroad may face big price increases for their offerings, which could depress sales. (Such companies may benefit, though, if the dollar falls in value relative to other currencies.)Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
You may not realize it or have thought of it, but lots of well-known American companies actually generate much of their revenue outside the U.S. For example, in its last reported quarter, ExxonMobil posted total revenue of $6.8 billion, 72% of which was generated outside the U.S. And McDonald's generated 59% of its revenue for 2024 outside the U.S.
Where a company's dollars come from may not always matter that much, but it matters now. With trade wars being waged and tariff uncertainty high, companies generating a lot of revenue abroad may face big price increases for their offerings, which could depress sales. (Such companies may benefit, though, if the dollar falls in value relative to other currencies.)
Image source: Getty Images.
