Comparison
Jim Walton vs Bernard Arnault net worth
Jim Walton has the higher latest estimate, $137 billion (October 2026) against $118 billion for Bernard Arnault (October 2026), a gap of $18.1 billion.
| Jim Walton | Bernard Arnault | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest estimate | $137B | $118B |
| As of | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Source | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires |
| Rank | 13 | 15 |
| Change vs previous estimate | +$81.9B | -$52.6B |
| Age | 78 | 77 |
| Country | United States | France |
| Industry | Retail | Fashion and luxury |
| Source of wealth | Walmart (inherited) | LVMH |
| Self-made | No | No |
| Dated estimates on record | 9 | 18 |
- Latest estimate
- $137B$118B
- As of
- Oct 2026Oct 2026
- Source
- Forbes Real-Time BillionairesForbes Real-Time Billionaires
- Rank
- 1315
- Change vs previous estimate
- +$81.9B-$52.6B
- Age
- 7877
- Country
- United StatesFrance
- Industry
- RetailFashion and luxury
- Source of wealth
- Walmart (inherited)LVMH
- Self-made
- NoNo
- Dated estimates on record
- 918
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Who is richer, Jim Walton or Bernard Arnault?
Jim Walton has the higher latest estimate, $137 billion (October 2026) against $118 billion for Bernard Arnault (October 2026), a gap of $18.1 billion.
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