Deloitte Published 2026 Wisconsin 75 Private Company List
Private business owners can review the top-ranked firms by sales revenue to benchmark regional market performance.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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Deloitte has released its 2026 Wisconsin 75 list, which ranks the state's largest private companies based on annual sales revenue. Businesses in Sheboygan County maintain a significant presence on the annual roster, accounting for nearly 20 percent of the total listings.
Why it matters
The list provides a snapshot of the largest private revenue generators in Wisconsin, helping operators identify regional market leaders and industry heavyweights. Understanding where major peers stand can offer context for local supply chain and labor market competition.
The list features 75 private firms, with Sheboygan County companies holding 20% of the total slots. The rankings include Milwaukee’s Northwestern Mutual at #1 and American Family of Madison at #3.
The players
Deloitte
A multinational professional services network that provides audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services to major private and public enterprises.
Northwestern Mutual
A Milwaukee-based financial services company that operates as one of the largest private mutual insurance firms in the United States.
American Family
A Madison-headquartered insurance group that functions as a major private company within the domestic property and casualty market.
Sargento
A Plymouth-based family-owned food producer that occupies a significant market position in the national dairy and cheese processing industry.
The details
Companies are ranked exclusively by their reported sales revenue to determine their standing in the Wisconsin 75. This year's roster highlights the regional concentration of major players, such as Acuity in Sheboygan and Sargento and Masters Gallery Foods in Plymouth, all of which landed in the top 30. The list provides an objective baseline of private sector scale across the state.
Timeline
Deloitte announced the 2026 Wisconsin 75 list on October 7, 2026.
Market Landscape
The 2026 Wisconsin 75 list acts as the latest iteration of the annual corporate ranking established to monitor the health of the state's private sector. This year's publication follows the established pattern of previous annual releases, updating the revenue standing of regional firms.
Private operators should use these rankings to identify which local competitors or potential partners are currently scaling most effectively by revenue. Reviewing the companies in your sector can help clarify where you sit within the state's broader private market landscape.
The takeaway
The concentration of high-ranking companies in specific counties like Sheboygan suggests a robust regional ecosystem for certain industries. Use this list to monitor the growth trajectories of top-tier peers and identify potential supply chain partners for your own operations.
Further reading
For more on how major private firms influence the state's business climate, visit the Wisconsin Economic Indicators section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 104.5 & 96.1 The Point.
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