Whole Foods, DreamWorks Animation, Chewy Named Among America's Most Trustworthy Companies

Newsweek and Statista recognize 700 companies across 23 industries for credibility, integrity, and long-term trust

Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:07pm

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Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, has announced its annual ranking of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2026. The list recognizes 700 companies across 23 industries that have earned the confidence of U.S. consumers, employees, and investors. The ranking is based on an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. residents and a social listening analysis of over 307,000 online mentions, assessing companies on customer trust, investor trust, and employee trust.

Why it matters

Trust is a critical but difficult-to-measure asset in business, shaping the brands consumers choose, the companies investors back, and the employers workers want to join. This annual ranking helps identify the organizations that Americans trust most, providing valuable insights for consumers, investors, and job seekers in an increasingly skeptical business environment.

The details

To be eligible, companies had to be headquartered in the United States and generate at least $500 million in annual revenue. Survey results accounted for 80% of each company's overall score, while 20% came from social listening analysis that measured sentiment, reach, and virality. Companies associated with significant recent scandals or lawsuits were excluded. The 2026 ranking spans industries including retail, travel, dining and leisure, food and beverage, financial services, software and telecommunications, health care and life sciences, and energy and utilities.

  • The 2026 ranking of America's Most Trustworthy Companies was announced on April 1, 2026.

The players

Newsweek

A news magazine and website that partnered with Statista to develop the annual ranking of America's Most Trustworthy Companies.

Statista

A market and consumer data company that partnered with Newsweek to develop the annual ranking of America's Most Trustworthy Companies.

Jennifer H. Cunningham

The Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek, who commented on the importance of integrity and transparency for companies to earn public trust.

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What they’re saying

“As trust becomes harder to earn, integrity is more important than ever. The strongest companies are those that lead with transparency and ensure their actions match how they are perceived by the public.”

— Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek

What’s next

Newsweek and Statista plan to release the 2027 ranking of America's Most Trustworthy Companies in April 2027.

The takeaway

This annual ranking highlights the critical importance of trust in business, and the companies that have succeeded in earning the confidence of consumers, employees, and investors through transparency, integrity, and aligning their actions with public perception. The list provides valuable insights for stakeholders navigating an increasingly skeptical business landscape.