Ann Walton Kroenke’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2019 | $6.5 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 |
| 2020 | $7.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 |
| 2021 | $8.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $8.5 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $10 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $12.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $14.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $14.5 billion | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate |
Where the money comes from
These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.
Ann Walton Kroenke’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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Ann Walton Kroenke has an estimated net worth of $14.5 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is up from $6.5 billion in 2019.
Ann Walton Kroenke is an American heiress tied to the Walmart fortune. She is a daughter of Bud Walton, who helped his brother Sam Walton build Walmart into a retail giant. After Bud Walton died in 1995, she inherited part of his stake in the company. Forbes places her in the Fashion & Retail industry. She is also a registered nurse and is not involved with Walmart as a board member or executive.
Her wealth comes mainly from inherited Walmart stock. Ann Walton Kroenke is also identified as the owner of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche. Her husband, Stan Kroenke, is a billionaire real estate and sports owner whose teams include the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, and Arsenal Football Club in the U.K. Forbes says Ann Walton Kroenke had a net worth of $14.5 billion on its real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026.
How Ann Walton Kroenke makes money
Ann Walton Kroenke’s fortune is rooted in Walmart. Her father, Bud Walton, helped build the retailer with his brother, Sam Walton. When Bud Walton died in 1995, she inherited part of his stake in the company. That inheritance is the main reason she appears on the Forbes billionaires rankings. Unlike some members of the Walton family, she is not involved in Walmart management and does not serve as a board member or executive.
She also has a visible connection to pro sports. Ann Walton Kroenke is listed as the owner of the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche. Her husband, Stan Kroenke, has major holdings in sports and real estate, including the Los Angeles Rams, Colorado Rapids, and Arsenal Football Club in the U.K. Forbes also notes that he is a billionaire because of ownership of millions of square feet of commercial real estate.
How Forbes' estimate changed
Forbes valued Ann Walton Kroenke at $6.5 billion in 2019, then $7.9 billion in 2020 and $8.4 billion in 2021. The estimate rose to $9 billion in 2022 before slipping to $8.5 billion in 2023. Because her wealth comes from an inherited Walmart stake, changes in the company’s value can have a big effect on how Forbes measures her fortune from year to year.
The estimate moved higher again after that. Forbes put her at $10 billion in 2024 and $12.6 billion in 2025, then $14.6 billion on the 2026 World's Billionaires List. On Forbes' real-time tracker, the figure was $14.5 billion in October 2026. Across those years, the pattern shows how closely her wealth is tied to the value of Walmart shares rather than to an operating role at the company.
Career and money timeline
- 1974
She married Stan Kroenke.
- 1995
She inherited part of Bud Walton's Walmart stake after his death.
- 2024
Forbes estimated her fortune at $10 billion.
- 2026
Forbes' real-time tracker listed her at $14.5 billion in October.
Ann Walton Kroenke net worth FAQ
What is Ann Walton Kroenke's net worth?
Ann Walton Kroenke's net worth is an estimated $14.5 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Ann Walton Kroenke get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Walmart.
How has Ann Walton Kroenke's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $6.5 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $14.5 billion (October 20, 2026).
Is Ann Walton Kroenke involved in running Walmart?
No. Forbes says she is not involved with Walmart as a board member or an executive.
Where does most of her money come from?
Her wealth mainly comes from inherited Walmart stock. She received part of Bud Walton's stake after he died in 1995.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (March 5, 2019)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (April 8, 2020)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Ann Walton Kroenke profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Ann Walton Kroenke 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, Ann Walton Kroenke (accessed October 20, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
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