Financial results

Independent financial analysts have studied the financial performance of "100 Best" companies beginning with the publication of the book, The 100 Best Companies to Work For in America (by Robert Levering and Milton Moskowitz, 1984 and 1993), and on an ongoing basis to accompany each of the "100 Best Companies" lists with Fortune since their inception in 1998. Using stock market performance, this data illustrates the extent to which the publicly traded 100 Best Companies consistently outperform major stock indices over various periods of time preceding or following the publication of the 100 Best lists!


Fortune "100 Best" vs. Stock Market 1998-2005

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Source:Russell Investment Group

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Fortune 100 Best vs Stock Market 1998-2004

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Source:Russell Investment Group

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Fortune "100 Best" vs Stock Market 1998-2003

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Source:Russell Investment Group

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Fortune "100 Best" vs. Stock Market 1998-2002

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Source: Russell Investment Group

©Great Place to Work® Institute, Inc