his fortune remains lower than that of this family – La Nouvelle Tribune

An essential figure in global tech, Elon Musk maintains his position as the richest person in the world. The founder of Tesla and SpaceX, who multiplies innovative projects from electric automobiles to space travel, including the purchase of the social network X (ex-Twitter), maintains its leadership in the individual ranking of billionaires. However, his fortune, as impressive as it is, does not rival the colossal heritage accumulated by the Walton family, heiress to the distribution giant Walmart. This American dynasty has just reached a new record with a combined family fortune of $432 billion.

A stock market rise that is shaking up the hierarchy of global fortunes

The family Walton sir now the ranking of the richest dynasties on the planet, surpassing the biggest names in industry and the royal families of the Middle East. This position is based on a 45% stake in Walmart, whose stock has seen a spectacular surge of 80% in one year. The distribution giant has been able to conquer e-commerce while maintaining its low price policy, particularly attractive in times of inflation. This winning strategy enriched the family assets of 172 billion dollars in twelve months, widening the gap with the Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi (324 billion) and largely surpassing the French Hermès family (171 billion).

Heirs with diversified investments

This wealth, which exceeds the gross domestic product of 158 countries, allows the Waltons to weave their web well beyond retail. Rob Walton, with his 113 billion dollars, invested in American football by acquiring the Denver Broncos. His brother Jim has assets of 112 billion, while their sister Alice, with her 104 billion, becomes the richest woman in the world. The new generation is extending its influence even into European professional sport, notably with the ownership of Arsenal in the English Premier League, and the Denver Nuggets in NBA. The business empire created by Sam Walton has thus metamorphosed into a constellation of investments, symbolizing the capacity for adaptation and growth of a family dynasty through the generations.