Company Recognized for 16% Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses
Salt Lake City, UT August 11, 2026 – NOW CFO today announced it has been ranked on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
“Making the Inc. 5000 is a proud moment for everyone at NOW CFO,” said Randy Christensen, CEO of NOW CFO. “Just last year we partnered with the first institutional investor in our company’s 21-year history. That partnership has given us more resources, more service lines, and a wider footprint, and our people – from consultants to recruiters, operations, sales and market leaders – have put every bit of it to work. This recognition is a testament to what we’ve built together, and our thanks go to the clients who trust us for their accounting support and expertise, the partners who grow with us, and every team member who shows up for them.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About NOW CFO
NOW CFO delivers flexible finance and accounting solutions built to scale with your business. Since 2005, NOW CFO has partnered with companies nationwide to provide financial clarity and visibility through fractional CFO and controller support, project-based engagements, interim solutions, and permanent hires. Clients work with experienced consultants for the hours they need when they need them, scaling up or down as priorities change. With more than 300 consultants and a global footprint, NOW CFO helps leaders understand their numbers and act on them with confidence.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
