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And the winners are...
Which companies have the best reputations? GE tops the list again this year, Starbucks and Toyota move up, and Apple cracks the top 10. (more)
6. FedEx
7. Apple
8. Google
Target's fashion statement Here's a look at some of the looks behind Proenza Schouler for Target, no. 13 on the Most Admired list. (more)
Toyota's all-American ads From Elvis to Beyoncé: How Toyota, no. 3 on America's Most Admired Companies list, has kept rolling through the decades. (more)
Starbucks' latte buzz It's not just the caffeine: The coffee retailer is rising on the Most Admired list thanks to its green initiatives and commitment to workers. (morevideo
Layoffs and long hours? So you know what it takes to get on Fortune's list of America's Most Admired Companies. But, what does it take to be knocked off? (morevideo

Full list
There is no higher praise than the respect of one's colleagues and competitors. See how 306 top companies rate in 8 key areas. (more)

Most admired companies in your state
California is home to the most corporations on this year's list. See the top-rated firms near you (including interactive maps). (more)
• Texas

Best & worst
What makes a company well-regarded? Companies were scored on eight key areas of leadership. See the 10 most - and least - admired for... (more)

Industry champions: They're no. 1
From airlines to wholesalers, which companies scored the highest when ranked by their peers and rivals? Plus, see the complete rankings for 63 industries. (more)

World's most admired companies
On FORTUNE's global list, Apple and Berkshire Hathaway rank higher this year, while Microsoft slips. Which other companies made the top 10? (more)

Navigating the path to the top tests anyone's character. Here's how Howard Schultz, Anne Mulcahy, and other business leaders found their way. An excerpt from True North, by Bill George. (more)
Fresh ideas and being green distinguish the winners in our 25th annual rankings. (more)
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  • Starbucks
  • Toyota Motor
  • Berkshire Hathaway
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How we pick the Most Admired companies
The Most Admired list is the definitive report card on corporate reputations. Our survey partners at Hay Group started with the FORTUNE 1,000... (more)