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Karl-Johan Persson’s Net Worth in 2026, and What He Stands to Inherit

Updated 10 Nov 2026
$22bn
Stefan Persson · Forbes, 10 Nov 2026

Forbes counts the fortune as his father’s: Stefan Persson is worth $22bn, mostly from close to half of H&M. Karl-Johan chairs the company; the fortune is shared with his siblings.

His father
Stefan Persson, aged 79Forbes
Nomination committee
Stefan Persson chairs itH&M Group, notice of AGM, 26 Mar 2026
Family company
Shareholder in Ramsbury InvestH&M Group, AGM 2026 board information

Timeline

  1. H&M names Karl-Johan Persson chief executive, from 1 July. H&M Group

  2. H&M says Karl-Johan will succeed his father as chairman. Retail Gazette

  3. H&M proposes his re-election as chair. H&M Group, notice of AGM

  4. The annual general meeting is called for this date. H&M Group, notice of AGM

  5. H&M reports nine-month sales of SEK 161,624m, flat in local currencies. H&M Group, nine-month report 2026

Changelog · last reviewed 10 Nov 2026
  1. Became a standing file.