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Leonard Stern

Leonard Stern

Leonard Stern (#410)

Global Rank #410
Country Rank #181
Country United States

Leonard Stern is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 9 B
  • Real estate
  • United States
  • M
  • 88 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #410
Country Rank #181
Net Worth $9.0B
Previous Worth $9.0B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Real estate
Age 88 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 08 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence New York, New York
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Personal Stats

Age 88
Source Of Wealth Real estate
Self Made Score 5
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence New York, New York
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, New York University; Master of Business Administration, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $9.0B
Current Net Worth $9.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Leonard Stern joined his father Max's pet supply business in 1959. Seven years later he expanded into real estate, acquiring a New Jersey warehouse. His Hartz Mountain firm owns more than 260 real estate properties, mostly in the New Jersey area. Most of Hartz's portfolio is in warehouses, including properties in New Jersey, Atlanta, Baltimore and Charlotte, N.C. Stern sold the pet business for $350 million in 2000. He has also ventured into publishing, energy, capital management and carpet cleaning. Many know his name thanks to his $30 million donation 30 years ago to New York University's business school, renamed in his honor.

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Did You Know?

Leonard's father Max Stern arrived in New York from Germany in 1926 with 5,000 canaries -- a friend's way to repay a loan.

In 2015, Stern's son Eddie was named Hartz's president and chief operating officer. He will eventually succeed his father as chairman and CEO.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Current Net Worth: $9.0B (May 4, 2026)

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