This is a time-series extract from Fortune 500 (2006 to 2021) showing ranking of several companies over that period. Described in a blog post linked below. This is data to show a proxy of innovation measurement from changes in sales (which Fortune 500 measures) over time.
This data could be used for Science Policy to indicate where in the economy innovation (in the form of rising sales) is taking place. Now updated for 2016 data. Now updated with 2018 Fortune 500 data (22.5.18). Updated graphic with 2020 Fortune 500 data.
Facebook continues to make moves up the F500 in 2021.