Kenneth Feld’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2019 | $2.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 |
| 2020 | $2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 |
| 2021 | $2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $2.3 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $2.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $2.7 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $2.5 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $2.5 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $2.5 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.
Kenneth Feld’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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Kenneth Feld has an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Kenneth Feld profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is up from $2.4 billion in 2019.
Kenneth Feld is the CEO of Feld Entertainment, a live entertainment company in media and entertainment. He took over in 1984 after the death of his father, Irvin Feld. The business grew from Ringling Bros., which Irvin bought in 1967 for $8 million. Under Kenneth Feld, the company became the parent of Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Disney Live, Doodlebops Live, the International Hot Rod Association, and AMA Supercross Championship.
His wealth comes from expanding Feld Entertainment beyond the circus business. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was a major part of the company for years, but the show was shut down in 2017 as ticket sales fell. Feld kept building other live shows instead. A Disney on Ice production based on Frozen became especially popular. He has also produced Broadway plays, adding another part of the company’s entertainment lineup.
How Kenneth Feld makes money
Kenneth Feld’s fortune is tied to Feld Entertainment, the company he runs as CEO. The business is in live entertainment and owns a range of touring shows and sports properties. Its best-known brands include Disney on Ice and Monster Jam. It also operates Disney Live, Doodlebops Live, the International Hot Rod Association, and AMA Supercross Championship. That broad lineup gave the company income from several parts of family entertainment instead of relying on only one attraction.
The company’s roots go back to Ringling Bros., which Kenneth Feld’s father bought in 1967 for $8 million. Kenneth Feld became CEO in 1984 and worked to move the business beyond the circus tent. That became important because Ringling Bros. later closed in 2017 after falling ticket sales. One strong draw was Disney on Ice, including a Frozen version that Forbes said was particularly popular. He has also produced Broadway plays while staying in charge of the company.
Forbes net worth and business changes
Forbes has tracked Kenneth Feld’s wealth for years through its billionaire rankings. Forbes says his net worth is $2.5 billion on its real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026. That estimate is tied to his ownership of Feld Entertainment, the parent company behind Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, and other live shows. Forbes places him in media and entertainment, with wealth connected to live entertainment rather than a public stock holding.
The Forbes estimate changed several times over the years. Forbes valued him at $2.4 billion in 2019, then $2 billion in 2020, before rising to $2.3 billion in 2022 and $2.9 billion in 2023. It later moved to $2.7 billion in 2024 and $2.5 billion in 2025. During that period, Feld remained CEO as the company leaned on a wider show lineup after the circus shutdown and kept focusing on touring entertainment.
Career and money timeline
- 1967
Irvin Feld bought Ringling Bros. circus for $8 million.
- 1984
Kenneth Feld became CEO after his father died.
- 1989
Disney Studio co-produced Largely New York with Feld at St. James Theatre.
- 2006
He was inducted into the International Circus Hall of Fame.
- 2017
Ringling Bros. was shut down after falling ticket sales.
Kenneth Feld net worth FAQ
What is Kenneth Feld's net worth?
Kenneth Feld's net worth is an estimated $2.5 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Kenneth Feld profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Kenneth Feld get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Live entertainment.
Is Kenneth Feld a billionaire?
Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates Kenneth Feld is worth $2.5 billion.
How has Kenneth Feld's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $2.4 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $2.5 billion (October 20, 2026).
What company is Kenneth Feld best known for?
He is best known for leading Feld Entertainment. The company owns Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, and other live shows.
How did Kenneth Feld become rich?
His wealth comes from ownership of Feld Entertainment and its live entertainment business. He took over in 1984 and expanded the company beyond Ringling Bros.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Kenneth Feld profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, Kenneth Feld profile (March 5, 2019)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, Kenneth Feld profile (April 7, 2020)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Kenneth Feld profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Kenneth Feld profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Kenneth Feld profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Kenneth Feld profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Kenneth Feld profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Kenneth Feld 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, Kenneth Feld (accessed October 24, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
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