Comparison
Warren Buffett vs Jim Walton net worth
Warren Buffett has the higher latest estimate, $150 billion (October 2026) against $137 billion for Jim Walton (October 2026), a gap of $13 billion.
| Warren Buffett | Jim Walton | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest estimate | $150B | $137B |
| As of | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Source | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires |
| Rank | 10 | 13 |
| Change vs previous estimate | +$527M | +$81.9B |
| Age | 96 | 78 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Industry | Finance and investments | Retail |
| Source of wealth | Berkshire Hathaway | Walmart (inherited) |
| Self-made | Yes | No |
| Dated estimates on record | 34 | 9 |
- Latest estimate
- $150B$137B
- As of
- Oct 2026Oct 2026
- Source
- Forbes Real-Time BillionairesForbes Real-Time Billionaires
- Rank
- 1013
- Change vs previous estimate
- +$527M+$81.9B
- Age
- 9678
- Country
- United StatesUnited States
- Industry
- Finance and investmentsRetail
- Source of wealth
- Berkshire HathawayWalmart (inherited)
- Self-made
- YesNo
- Dated estimates on record
- 349
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Who is richer, Warren Buffett or Jim Walton?
Warren Buffett has the higher latest estimate, $150 billion (October 2026) against $137 billion for Jim Walton (October 2026), a gap of $13 billion.
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