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John Middleton

John Middleton

John Middleton (#895)

Global Rank #895
Country Rank #361
Country United States

John Middleton is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 5 B
  • Tobacco
  • United States
  • M
  • 71 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #895
Country Rank #361
Net Worth $4.9B
Previous Worth $4.9B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Tobacco
Age 71 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 10 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
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Personal Stats

Age 71
Source Of Wealth Tobacco
Self Made Score 5
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Master of Business Administration, Harvard University; Bachelor of Arts/Science, Amherst College
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $4.9B
Current Net Worth $4.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

John Middleton made his fortune selling his family's storied tobacco business to Philip Morris' parent, Altria, in 2007 for $2.9 billion in cash. The original business, John Middleton Inc., was founded as a small retail tobacco shop in Philadelphia in 1856 by his great-great-grandfather. The company began manufacturing cigarettes in the 1950s and launched the Black & Mild cigar brand in 1980. Middleton bought out his relatives' stakes in the company in 2003 for about $200 million amid tobacco lawsuits that threatened to harm the business. Middleton has a nearly 50% stake in the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.

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His sister sued him, claiming he cheated her out of her inheritance. Middleton objected the claims, and they reached a reported $22 million settlement.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking John Middleton's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $4.9B (May 4, 2026)

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