Mmastodon BusinessMarkets first seen 21 h ago, last 46 min ago, peak #2
Defense firms spend most on lobbying per dollar of market cap
Original: Lobbying spend vs market cap Median federal lobbying in 2025 per $1M of market cap (October 2026), across 543 US compani
New data comparing 2025 federal lobbying spending to market value across 543 US companies traded by members of Congress shows wide sector differences. For every $1 million of market cap, tech firms spent a median $12 on lobbying, while pharma spent $55, telecom and media $63, and defense companies $85. The figures are fueling debate about how heavily different industries invest in influencing Washington relative to their size.
Why now: People are debating which US industries exert the most lobbying influence relative to their size, with defense spending the most per dollar of market cap.
US CongressKadoadefense industrypharmaceutical industrytelecom and media industry
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 16 snapshots from 21 h ago to 46 min ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1648311