Carl Icahn

Carl Icahn

Carl Icahn (#928)

Some people get rich studying artificial intelligence. Me, I make money studying natural stupidity.

  • $ 5 B
  • Investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 90 Years

About Me

Carl Icahn, one of Wall Street's most successful investors, has been shaking up corporate America for decades. Icahn's primary investing vehicle is publicly traded Icahn Enterprises. He also runs a fund that invests his personal cash and money belonging to Icahn Enterprises. Icahn grew up in Far Rockaway, Queens. He graduated from Princeton with a degree in philosophy in 1957. Icahn began his career on Wall Street as a stockbroker for Dreyfus Corporation before buying a seat on the New York Stock Exchange in 1968. He has donated about $200 million to what is now the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Carl Icahn’s rise and global influence.

  • #972   Billionaires (2026)
  • #334   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #11   The Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Managers (2019)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Carl Icahn’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $4.6B (May 4, 2026)