Stephen Ross

Stephen Ross

Stephen Ross (#164)

Global Rank #164
Country Rank #65
Country United States

When you look at the rail yards today you have to have vision. A lot of vision.

  • $ 17 B
  • Real estate
  • United States
  • M
  • 86 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #164
Country Rank #65
Net Worth $17.0B
Previous Worth $17.0B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Real estate
Age 86 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Palm Beach, Florida
Citizenship United States
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Real estate

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 86
Source Of Wealth Real estate, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence Palm Beach, Florida
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 4
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Michigan; Master of Laws, New York University; Doctor of Jurisprudence, Wayne State University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $17.0B
Current Net Worth $17.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Real estate and sports magnate Stephen Ross was a tax attorney before founding Related Companies in 1972 as an affordable housing developer. In all, Related has developed or acquired more than $60 billion worth of properties of all kinds from California to Abu Dhabi to London. After a decade of planning and construction, Related Co.'s Hudson Yards on Manhattan's west side opened to the public in March 2019. In July 2024, Ross formed a new real estate firm, Related Ross, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ross also owns a stake in the Miami Dolphins NFL team and the Formula One Miami Grand Prix, plus stakes in Equinox Fitness and SoulCycle. In December 2024, he sold a 13% stake in the Dolphins, the Miami Grand Prix and the Miami Open to Ares Management and the owners of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets at an $8.1 billion valuation.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Stephen Ross.

#16
World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2026)
#169
Billionaires (2026)
#59
Forbes 400 (2025)
#12
Richest U.S. Sports Team Owners (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

The single largest donor to alma mater University of Michigan, Ross has given a total of $480 million, including $100 million announced in February 2020.

Ross' uncle, oil tycoon Max Fisher, was on The Forbes 400 for 23 years until his death in 2005.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Current Net Worth: $17.0B (May 4, 2026)

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