Our Essex LTD 2026 report is celebrating another year of progress, resilience and ambition from the county’s Top 100 privately owned businesses. Each year, these results tell the story of a community that continues to push forward - navigating cost pressures, adapting to new market realities and still finding ways to grow with discipline and purpose.
What’s inside the Essex LTD. report?
We’ve analysed the 100 largest privately-owned companies in Essex, ranked by turnover. In addition to this you can also find:
- Top 25 Fastest Growing Businesses
- Top 25 Most Profitable Businesses
- Businesses with International Reach
What’s driving Essex’s success?
Turnover grew 4.4% to £14.65bn, a solid rise that reflects the steady demand many of you have worked hard to sustain across your markets. Even more impressively, EBITDA increased 13.7% to £972m, lifting margins from 6.09% to 6.63%.
Do you or your peers feature?
Want to know which businesses are in the Top 10? Or which sector features the most businesses?
Essex LTD. at a glance
Essex LTD. 2025
Discover who made the list and gain fresh insights into the companies shaping Essex’s economic future.
The report uses the most recent publicly available accounts (as of December 2025). It includes businesses that are privately owned and headquartered in Essex , excluding listed companies, overseas subsidiaries, and charities.
Real Estate & Construction delivered a strong rebound as projects accelerated and cost pressures eased, driving EBITDA growth of more than 50%. Private Healthcare recorded exceptional momentum with EBITDA up 85%, fuelled by rising demand and improved utilisation.
Yes—this year’s report spotlights the largest international subsidiaries operating in Essex, which together generate over £7.5bn in turnover.
