Rob Walton & family

Rob Walton & family

Rob Walton & family (#12)

Global Rank #12
Country Rank #11
Country United States

Rob Walton & family is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 136 B
  • Walmart
  • United States
  • M
  • 81 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #12
Country Rank #11
Net Worth $135.9B
Previous Worth $132.4B
Worth Change +$3.5B
Country United States
Industry Walmart
Age 81 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 3, 2026
Residence Bentonville, Arkansas
Citizenship United States
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 81
Source Of Wealth Walmart
Self Made Score 4
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence Bentonville, Arkansas
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Arkansas; Doctor of Jurisprudence, Columbia University
Net Worth Change +$3.5B +2.6% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $132.4B
Current Net Worth $135.9B

Worth as of May 3, 2026

About Me

Rob Walton is the eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Walton took over as chairman upon his father's death in 1992. He retired as chairman in 2015 and was replaced by his son-in-law, Greg Penner. Walton retired from Walmart's board in 2024. He and other heirs of Sam Walton collectively own about 45% of Walmart's stock. In 2022, a group led by Walton bought the NFL's Denver Broncos for $4.7 billion. Walton transferred controlling ownership of the team to his son-in-law Greg Penner in 2023.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Rob Walton & family.

#2
World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2026)
#11
Billionaires (2026)
#11
Forbes 400 (2025)
#2
Richest U.S. Sports Team Owners (2025)
Ranked
The Richest Person In Every State (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

Rob Walton, who has a law degree from Columbia University, helped Walmart prepare for its IPO in 1970.

His daughter Carrie Walton Penner sits on the board of the Walton Family Foundation, which his parents set up on Walmart's 25th anniversary in 1987.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Rob Walton & family's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $135.9B (May 3, 2026)

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