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The Lauder Sisters’ Net Worth in 2026, and What They Stand to Inherit

Updated 10 Nov 2026
$5.5bn
Ronald Lauder · Forbes, 10 Nov 2026

Forbes puts Ronald Lauder at $5.5bn, a figure that is his alone. Jane and Aerin both hold roles at Estée Lauder; no plan for passing on his fortune has been published.

Voting power
About 82% sits under the stockholders’ agreementEstée Lauder, proxy statement
Aerin’s title
Director, Style, Luxury & LegacyEstée Lauder, proxy statement
Jane’s firm
Founder and managing director, TAW VenturesEstée Lauder, proxy statement

Timeline

  1. Jane joins the Estée Lauder board. Estée Lauder, proxy statement

  2. Aerin’s consultancy agreement with the company is extended to 30 June 2027. Estée Lauder, proxy statement

  3. Jane steps down from her executive role at Estée Lauder; she stays on the board. Cosmetics Business

  4. Ronald retires from the Estée Lauder board. Bloomberg Law

  5. The company’s proxy says Ronald has designated Jane and Eric Zinterhofer as directors. Estée Lauder, proxy statement

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