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WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026 · Top 25 for Trust

The 25 Most Trusted Brands of 2026

Main author: · Chairman, WCRCWith inputs from Nupur Lakhwani, Rahul Kapoor, Riya Sehgal

A sub-section of the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026: the 25 brands among the 100 with the highest WCRC scores for consumer trust.

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LEGO leads with a score of 97.0, ahead of Nintendo (92.0) and Singapore Airlines (92.0). 7 of the 25 brands are from the United States, and Technology & Digital is the most represented sector, with 7 brands.

Top 25 for Trust

#BrandSectorTrust scoreRank in the 100
1LEGODenmarkConsumer & FMCG
97.0
#2
2NintendoJapanMedia & Entertainment
92.0
#14
3Singapore AirlinesSingaporeHospitality & Travel
92.0
#26
4TSMCTaiwanTechnology & Digital
92.0
#38
5DBSSingaporeBanking & Financial Services
92.0
#49
6GoogleUnited StatesTechnology & Digital
90.0
#3
7SamsungSouth KoreaTechnology & Digital
90.0
#11
8DoveUnited KingdomConsumer & FMCG
90.0
#15
9SonyJapanTechnology & Digital
90.0
#53
10HermèsFranceLuxury & Fashion
88.0
#4
11NvidiaUnited StatesTechnology & Digital
88.0
#5
12FerrariItalyAutomotive & Mobility
88.0
#10
13adidasGermanyConsumer & FMCG
88.0
#12
14MarriottUnited StatesHospitality & Travel
88.0
#56
15IBMUnited StatesTechnology & Digital
88.0
#60
16CostcoUnited StatesRetail & E-Commerce
86.0
#18
17ToyotaJapanAutomotive & Mobility
86.0
#32
18Mercedes-BenzGermanyAutomotive & Mobility
86.0
#35
19DiorFranceLuxury & Fashion
86.0
#36
20Rolls-Royce (Aerospace & Defence)United KingdomInfrastructure & Engineering
86.0
#85
21UPSUnited StatesLogistics & Supply Chain
86.0
#98
22AppleUnited StatesTechnology & Digital
84.0
#1
23Louis VuittonFranceLuxury & Fashion
84.0
#16
24L'Oréal ParisFranceConsumer & FMCG
84.0
#20
25SiemensGermanyInfrastructure & Engineering
84.0
#54

See the full World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026 ranking.

Questions people ask

Which brand ranks #1 for trust in 2026?

LEGO ranks #1 for consumer trust among the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026, with a score of 97.0 out of 100.

How is this list compiled?

It is a sub-section of the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026. The 100 ranked brands are ordered by their WCRC scores for consumer trust. Evidence and detailed findings are available on request at consulting@wcrcint.com.

Which country has the most brands on this list?

The United States, with 7 of the 25 brands.