Rob Walton & family
#999Samuel Robson 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 February 2026, Forbes estimated his net worth to be US$145.1 billion, making him the 11th richest person in the world. He is also the principal owner of the Denver Broncos.
Biography & Background
xAI Grokipedia EnrichedSamuel Robson 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 February 2026, Forbes estimated his net worth to be US$145.1 billion, making him the 11th richest person in the world. He is also the principal owner of the Denver Broncos.
- Rob Walton is the eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton.
- Walton took over as chairman upon his father's death in 1992.
- He retired as chairman in 2015 and was replaced by his son-in-law, Greg Penner. Walton retired from Walmart's board in 2024.
- He and other heirs of Sam Walton collectively own about 45% of Walmart's stock.
- In 2022, a group led by Walton bought the NFL's Denver Broncos for $4.7 billion. Walton transferred controlling ownership of the team to his son-in-law Greg Penner in 2023.
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