Phil Knight Net Worth

Estimated net worth (2026)

$26.4 billion

Who is Phil Knight?

Phil Knight is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel. Through his vision and leadership, he transformed a sports company into one of the world’s most valuable brands, accumulating an estimated net worth of over forty billion dollars. His success stems from his entrepreneurial drive and his foundational role in building Nike's empire. Beyond his work with Nike, Knight has diversified his interests, including owning the stop motion film production company Laika. A graduate of Stanford and the University of Oregon, his journey began with competitive track and field, an experience that later influenced his approach to business and innovation.

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Entrepreneur

Wealth from

Nike

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Net worth figure (2026) sourced from Forbes; biography adapted from Wikipedia. Net worth figures are estimates and may vary by source.