Orange County's largest private companies collectively increased revenue by 9% to $124.3 billion in 2025, according to a survey of 35 firms. - Anduril Industries more than doubled revenue to $2.2 billion, with expectations of $4.3 billion in 2026.
- Allied Universal retained the top spot with $22.6 billion in revenue, up 4.4%. - Pacific Life Insurance grew 20% to $18 billion, driven by strong insurance and annuity sales.
- California Pizza Kitchen saw a 14% decline to $350 million amid reduced consumer spending. The growth reflects strong performance across defense, security, insurance, and engineering sectors, with companies leveraging AI and new contracts.