2 MS Coast companies named ‘Best-In-State’ for 2026, Forbes says. See which ones

Two companies headquartered on the Mississippi Coast are among the top 10 companies in the state, according to a recent report.

This is the first annual report of the best companies in each state by Forbes, a global media company focused on business.

“Becoming one of the top companies in your state requires you to juggle three flaming torches: delighting your customers, keeping your employees, and growing in the process,” according to the report.

Here are the Mississippi Coast companies that excel in all three categories.

Which MS Coast companies are top in state?

Hancock Whitney

Hancock Whitney, a holding company headquartered in Gulfport, ranked second on Forbes’ list of top companies in Mississippi.

Hancock Whitney has locations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi, according to the company’s website.

RPM Pizza

RPM Pizza, a restaurant management group headquartered in Gulfport, ranked eight on Forbes’ list of top companies in Mississippi.

The family-owned and operated company is the largest Domino’s franchisee in the U.S., with more than 175 locations, according to its website. The company has expanded to Indiana, Michigan, Alabama and Louisiana over its 40 years.

Which are the top companies in Mississippi?

These are the 10 best companies in the Magnolia State, according to Forbes:

1. Cal-Maine Foods in Ridgeland

2. Hancock Whitney in Gulfport

3. Ergon in Flowood

4. Trustmark in Jackson

5. Taylor Group of Companies in Louisville

6. Renasant in Tupelo

7. TempStaff in Jackson

8. RPM Pizza in Gulfport

9. Herrin-Gear Automotive in Jackson

10. Butler Snow in Ridgeland

How did Forbes find top companies?

Forbes analyzed data points from Yelp, Google, Bright Data, Glassdoor, Data Axle and more for more than 50,000 companies nationwide to find the 750 companies that stood out across the country, according to the outlet.

The companies were evaluated based on size, financial strength, customer and employee satisfaction, and more, analysts said.

Natalie Demaree

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Natalie Demaree is a service journalism reporter covering Mississippi for McClatchy Media. She holds a master’s in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and a bachelor’s in journalism and political science with a specialization in African and African American Studies from the University of Arkansas.