Walmart Heirs’ Wealth Soars $50B While Shares Climb 12.8% YTD
Three Walmart heirs now rank 9th-11th richest globally with combined wealth surging over $50B year-to-date, buoyed by Walmart’s 12.8% stock gain this year and 23.5% over 52 weeks. Warren Buffett fell to 12th place with a $2.78B year-to-date loss.
1. Walton Heirs Register Major Wealth Gains
Jim Walton’s net worth reached $153 billion with a $17 billion increase year-to-date, while Rob Walton and Alice Walton each hold $150 billion after rising $16.5 billion and $16.7 billion respectively in 2026.
2. Stock Performance Drives Heir Fortunes
Walmart shares have climbed 12.8% year-to-date and surged 23.5% over the past 52 weeks, underpinning the substantial wealth gains of the Walton family.
3. Buffett Slips Out of Top 10
Legendary investor Warren Buffett saw his wealth decline by $2.78 billion this year, pushing him down to 12th place on the global richest list.