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Richard Desmond net worth

Richard Desmond's net worth is estimated at $1.9 billion as of 15 Oct 2026, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. The fortune comes mainly from Northern & Shell.

Age
74
Self-made
Yes
City
London
Source of wealth
Northern & Shell

Latest estimate

$1.9B

As of 15 Oct 2026, Forbes Real-Time Billionaires

-$52M

-2.6%

vs Mar 2026

History
Media and entertainment setting, the industry behind this fortune
Media and entertainment, the industry behind this fortune. Illustration, not a photo of Richard Desmond.

Richard's net worth over time

2 dated estimates since 2026

$0 $540M $1B $2B $2B 2026 $2.0B, March 2026, Forbes $1.9B, 15 Oct 2026, Forbes Real-Time Billionaires
As ofNet worthSource
15 Oct 2026$1.9B Forbes Real-Time Billionaires
March 2026$2.0B Forbes

About Richard Desmond

Richard Desmond (United Kingdom) has 2 dated net worth estimates in the public record, the latest $1.9 billion as of 15 Oct 2026 from Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. The fortune is tied to Northern & Shell, which we classify under media and entertainment. Richard was born in 1951. The earliest estimate we hold, $2 billion, is dated March 2026. That places Richard at number 2,109 in the current ranking.

Sources

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About Richard Desmond, common questions

How much is Richard Desmond worth?
Richard Desmond's net worth is estimated at $1.9 billion as of 15 Oct 2026, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. That places Richard at number 2109 in the BillionaireList ranking.

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