US Multinationals Derive 27% of Revenue Abroad — Tech and Materials Most Exposed
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2026-06-30 08:13:00
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US and Canadian companies are more global than they look. They derive 27% of revenue from foreign sources, led by Europe at 12%, Asia ex-Japan & ex-China at 5%, Latin America at 4% and China at 3%.
Why it matters: When regions lock down or geopolitical tensions rise, knowing which sectors are most exposed is the key data set for the multipolar world.
Foreign revenue exposure by sector
+54%
+47%
+30%
+30%
+10%
+4%
The big picture
- ▸Tech leads: Information Technology has 54% foreign revenue exposure, with Tech Hardware and Semis both at 58%; Materials follows at 47%.
- ▸Caveat on Semis: Chip revenue booked in Asia/China is often used in goods sold elsewhere, so exposure overstates end-demand.
- ▸Defensives insulated: Utilities (4%) and Health Care (10%) carry the lowest foreign exposure.
- ▸End demand: Consumers drive 48% of revenue, corporations 41%, government 11%; ~72% of consumer exposure is domestic.
- ▸Costs are domestic: ~79% of companies incur 50%+ of costs in North America; Asia Pacific is the largest foreign cost center.
What's next: With tariffs and supply chains in focus, regional revenue and cost maps remain a core screen for positioning around volatility.
Bottom line: Cyclicals are levered to global growth; defensives are the cleaner domestic plays when regional risk spikes.