The Walton family is an American family whose collective fortune derived from Walmart makes them the richest family in the United States, [a] and, as of December 2024, the richest family in the world.

Feb 8, 2024 · An estimated 45% of Walmart's stock is held by the families of seven heirs of founders Sam Walton (d. 1992) and his brother Bud (d. 1995). Heirs include Sam's three...

Jan 17, 2025 · The Walton Family is the richest family in the world. It owes its wealth to the Walmart company started by brothers Sam & Bud Walton in Northwest Arkansas more than six decades ago.

Dec 21, 2024 · Sam Walton, the original man behind the company that now encompasses both Walmart and Sam's Club, set his family up for financial success when he divided the ownership before he died.

Jul 4, 2023 · The Walton family is synonymous with wealth and the family-owned business, the retail behemoth Walmart. Their story is a classic example of American entrepreneurial spirit combined with sharp business acumen.

Jun 30, 2022 · While history has taught us the name Sam Walton, founder of Walmart, the entrepreneur actually comes from a pretty large family, many of which top lists of the richest people in the world. Meet the Walton’s and their net worth today.

Dec 13, 2024 · Walmart founder Sam Walton died more than 30 years ago, but the retail giant he started is still thriving and making his family even richer. The Waltons were recently named the world's richest...

Apr 10, 2024 · The Walton family name stands tall as an emblem of American retail prowess, embodying a dedication to providing consumers with unbeatable value. Originating with a solitary variety store nestled in a quaint Arkansas community in 1962, the trajectory of the Walton family’s business journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Nov 18, 2024 · Here’s a breakdown of the Walton family’s wealth management practices, lifestyle investments, and philanthropic impact, curated for wealth advisors and RIAs: Sam Walton founded Walmart in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, revolutionizing retail and securing a financial future for his family.

Dec 13, 2024 · The Walmart family fortune has grown by 66% since last year to a record $432 billion. Jim, Rob, Alice, and the other Waltons are richer than the royal families of Abu Dhabi and Qatar.