Philip Anschutz’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2019 | $10.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 |
| 2020 | $11 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 |
| 2021 | $10.1 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $10.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $10.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $15.3 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $16.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $19.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $19.3 billion | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate |
Where the money comes from
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Philip Anschutz’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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Philip Anschutz has an estimated net worth of $19.3 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Philip Anschutz profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is up from $10.9 billion in 2019.
Philip Anschutz is an American businessman with holdings across energy, railroads, telecom, real estate, sports, and entertainment. He took over Circle A Drilling in 1961 and made strong returns in Wyoming. From there, he expanded into stocks, property, and railroads. His reach later grew into arenas, theaters, music, travel, and newspapers. That broad mix of businesses made him a major figure in several industries, not just one.
He became especially visible through sports and live entertainment. He co-founded Major League Soccer and helped launch multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chicago Fire, Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo, San Jose Earthquakes, and the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. He is also the principal owner of the Los Angeles Kings. Through Anschutz Entertainment Group, he built a large venue business, while Walden Media added films such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Ray, and Joshua.
How Philip Anschutz built his fortune
His wealth started in oil and land. In 1961, he bought out his father's drilling company, Circle A Drilling. In 1970, he bought Baughman Farms for $10 million. He later acquired 9 million acres along the Utah-Wyoming border, a move that led to a major oil fortune. In the early 1980s, the Anschutz Ranch oil find became the largest U.S. discovery since 1968, and in 1982 he sold an interest to Mobil for $500 million.
After energy, he moved into transportation, telecom, and entertainment. In 1984, he entered railroads by buying Rio Grande Industries, and in 1988 Southern Pacific was purchased under his direction. He later founded Qwest Communications and used railroad rights-of-way to help build a fiber-optic network in the 1990s. His portfolio also includes the Los Angeles Kings, a stake in the Los Angeles Galaxy, Crypto.com Arena, The O2 Arena, Dignity Health Sports Park, Sea Island Resorts, and The Broadmoor.
Sports, venues, and the latest Forbes estimate
A big part of Anschutz's business story is live entertainment. Anschutz Entertainment Group owns and operates more than 70 arenas and concert venues worldwide. That ties his money to ticketed events, venue operations, and sports real estate. He also owns two five-star resorts, the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and Sea Island in Georgia. Beyond business, he donated 400 masterpieces in 2010 to create the American Museum of Western Art in Denver.
His assets also include long-term projects and media holdings. On 320,000 acres in Wyoming, he aims to build one of the world's biggest wind farms. In 2004, he bought the parent company of the Journal Newspapers, which became the Washington Examiner under his direction. Forbes put his net worth at $19.3 billion on its real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026. Forbes connects that wealth to energy, sports, and entertainment.
Career and money timeline
- 1961
He bought out Circle A Drilling and began building returns in Wyoming.
- 1984
He entered railroads by purchasing Rio Grande Industries.
- 1988
Southern Pacific was purchased under his direction.
- 1993
He became director and chairman of the board of Qwest.
- 2004
He bought the parent company of the Journal Newspapers.
- 2010
He donated 400 masterpieces to create the American Museum of Western Art.
- 2021
He sold his minority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Philip Anschutz net worth FAQ
What is Philip Anschutz's net worth?
Philip Anschutz's net worth is an estimated $19.3 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Philip Anschutz profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Philip Anschutz get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Energy, sports, entertainment.
Is Philip Anschutz a billionaire?
Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates Philip Anschutz is worth $19.3 billion.
How has Philip Anschutz's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $10.9 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $19.3 billion (October 20, 2026).
What companies and assets are central to Philip Anschutz's wealth?
His fortune comes from a mix of energy, railroads, telecom, real estate, sports, and entertainment. Key holdings named in the facts include Anschutz Entertainment Group, the Los Angeles Kings, a stake in the Los Angeles Galaxy, Crypto.com Arena, Sea Island Resorts, and The Broadmoor.
What is Philip Anschutz's current net worth according to Forbes?
Forbes says Philip Anschutz is worth $19.3 billion on its real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Philip Anschutz profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, Philip Anschutz profile (March 5, 2019)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, Philip Anschutz profile (April 8, 2020)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Philip Anschutz profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Philip Anschutz profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Philip Anschutz profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Philip Anschutz profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Philip Anschutz profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Philip Anschutz profile (March 10, 2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Philip Anschutz (accessed October 20, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
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