Hampshire’s Key Players: Capturing Wins in Difficult Economic Conditions
Our second annual Hampshire LTD report highlights the success of the region’s top privately owned businesses. With over 1.9 million residents and employment rates above the national average, the county’s Top 100 privately owned companies generated £42.4bn in turnover and created more than 130,000 jobs, demonstrating both scale and resilience.
Despite pressures from inflation and rising costs leading to a drop in aggregate EBITDA, Hampshire’s businesses continue to show strength through robust balance sheets, reduced long‑term debt and sustained investment. Our report includes businesses from manufacturing and technology to healthcare and business services sectors. The region’s economic breadth, rising wages and strong international connections highlight Hampshire as a thriving, globally engaged hub for innovation, talent and long‑term growth.
What’s inside the Hampshire LTD. report?
We’ve analysed the 100 largest privately-owned companies in Hampshire, ranked by turnover. Our review focuses on two key metrics over the past three years:
- growth in turnover; and
- average EBITDA (earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation, tax) margin.
We also spotlight the top 25 businesses with a global reach, offering deeper insight into Hampshire’s successful economy.
What’s driving Hampshire’s economic growth?
Total turnover in the region has increased by 3.8% to £42.4bn since last year. Average wage has also seen a 5% increase in this time.
Who came out on top?
Find out which sectors are contributing to Hampshire’s exceptional regional performance.
Hampshire LTD. at a glance
Hampshire LTD. 2026
Check out who’s made the list for 2026, making Hampshire an exceptional asset to the UK economy.
The report uses the most recent publicly available accounts (as of 4th February 2026). It includes businesses that are privately owned and headquartered in Hampshire, excluding listed, owned by listed businesses, schools, trusts, charities, and businesses that are subsidiaries of overseas companies.
The Manufacturing & Industrial sector leads with a total turnover of £19.5bn, followed by ‘Other’ sectors contributing £10.8bn. The report also explores growth in technology, healthcare, business support services, and more.
Southampton leads the way, with 23 companies featured in the Top 100, followed closely by Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Fareham each with 13 in the Top 100. The report highlights other rising areas within the region.
Yes! This year’s report spotlights the 25 largest international subsidiaries operating in Hampshire, which together generate over £32.6 billion in combined turnover.
