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The Branson Family Net Worth in 2026, and Who Inherits

Updated 29 Oct 2026
$2.8bn
Richard Branson · Forbes, 29 Oct 2026

Forbes puts Richard Branson at $2.8bn. His 2013 Giving Pledge names Holly and Sam as his principal heirs, but says most of what he takes out of Virgin will be invested to make a difference in the world.

Virgin Atlantic
51% Virgin Group, rest DeltaFortune
Holly
Chief purpose and vision officer, Virgin GroupFortune
Sam
Informal adviser to his father’s organisationFortune

Timeline

  1. Branson sells Virgin Records for $1bn. Forbes

  2. The Bransons sign the Giving Pledge, calling their children “principal heirs”. The Giving Pledge

  3. Branson tells The Times he plans to keep Virgin Atlantic in the family. Fortune

  4. His bank, Virgin Money, is sold to Nationwide for more than $3.5bn. Forbes

  5. Branson announces that his wife, Joan, has died. Fortune

Changelog · last reviewed 29 Oct 2026
  1. Became a standing file.