Phil Knight Net Worth in 2026
#36 in the World · Nike
How the $15.70B Breaks Down
He holds an estimated 240,000,000 shares of NKE worth $10.70B at the current price — about 68% of his total net worth.
The remaining $5.00B is a static estimate for privately-held assets, cash, and other holdings that don't have a live public price — this portion doesn't move minute-to-minute like the NKE stake does.
How Phil Got Here
Phil Knight co-founded Nike with his former track coach Bill Bowerman, starting by importing and selling running shoes out of his car. He built it into the world's largest athletic-footwear and apparel company and is now chairman emeritus.
- Co-founded Nike with his track coach, Bill Bowerman.
- Started out selling shoes from the trunk of his car.
- A major donor to the University of Oregon and Stanford.
Phil's Net Worth: FAQ
- What is Phil Knight's net worth in 2026?
- As of the latest update, Phil Knight's real-time net worth is an estimated $15.70B, ranking #36 on our live world list. This figure updates continuously as markets move.
- How is Phil Knight's net worth calculated?
- Most of it comes from his publicly-traded stake in Nike (NKE), which we price from the live share price. We add a static estimate of $5.00B for private holdings, cash, and other assets.
- Is this a real-time, live net worth figure?
- The public-stock portion is live and updates continuously while markets are open. Any privately-held portion is a directional estimate we update by hand, not a live feed. This is an independent estimate, not affiliated with Forbes or Bloomberg.
Net worth is an estimate derived from public stock holdings plus a static estimate for private assets — directional, not audited, and not affiliated with Forbes or Bloomberg. See Phil's full profile →