Rob Walton net worth 2024: Samuel Robson “Rob” Walton is an American billionaire heir to the fortune of Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. He is the eldest son of Helen Walton and Sam Walton, and was chairman of Walmart from 1992 to 2015. As of 2024, Walton had an estimated net worth of US$62.0 billion, making him the 18th richest person in the world.
Rob Walton net worth and Biography
| Net worth | $62.0 billion |
| Date of birth | October 28, 1944 |
| Occupation | Heir to Walmart |
| Nationality | American |
As of 2024, Rob Walton net worth is valued at $62 billion making him one of the richest people in the world. He is the eldest son of Helen Walton and Sam Walton, and was chairman of Walmart.
Biography
Rob Walton was born on October 28, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the oldest of four children of Sam Walton (1918–1992), cofounder of Walmart, and Helen Walton (1919–2007). He has a younger brother, Jim Walton, and a younger sister, Alice Walton. Another brother, John Walton, died in 2005.
Walton attended The College of Wooster and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1966 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He received his juris doctor degree from Columbia Law School in 1969. Walton is also a trustee at The College of Wooster.
After graduation, Walton became a member of the law firm that represented Walmart, Conner & Winters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 1978, he left Tulsa to join Walmart as a senior vice president, and in 1982, he was appointed vice chairman. He was named chairman of the board of directors on April 7, 1992, two days after his father’s death.
Along with his siblings, he has pledged about $2 billion to the Walton Family Foundation from 2008 to 2013.
On June 7, 2022, an ownership group led by Walton entered into an agreement to purchase the Denver Broncos from the estate of Pat Bowlen for $4.65 billion, which set the record for the most expensive sale of a sports franchise in history, subject to approval from the NFL’s finance committee and a 3/4 majority of the full NFL ownership group
Rob Walton net worth
As of 2024, Rob Walton net worth is valued at $62 billion. His car collection is valued in excess of US$300 million and includes:
- Ferrari 250 GTO s/n 5575GT
- Ferrari 250 GTO s/n 3607
- Ferrari 250 SWB
- Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
- Ferrari 250 LM
- Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
- Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione Speciale
- Ferrari 250 GT Zagato Berlinetta
- Ferrari 575 GT Zagato
- McLaren F1 #052
- Shelby Daytona chassis CSX2286
- 1963 Aston Martin DP215 Grand Touring Competition Prototype
- Ford GT40 MK1