Keith Richards is an English guitarist, songwriter and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at $600 million, last updated October 12, 2026.
Keith Richards net worth: quick facts
| Full name | Keith Richards |
|---|---|
| Net worth | $600 million (Celebrity Net Worth, October 12, 2026) |
| Age | 82 |
| Date of birth | December 18, 1943 |
| Nationality | English |
| Profession | Musician, songwriter |
| Known for | The Rolling Stones’ founding guitarist and co-writer of Satisfaction and Gimme Shelter |
What is Keith Richards’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth put Keith Richards’ net worth at $600 million when it last updated the figure on October 12, 2026.
Richards is half of the Jagger-Richards songwriting partnership behind Satisfaction, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Gimme Shelter and Start Me Up – and he has said the Satisfaction riff came to him in his sleep. The Stones have sold more than 200 million records and kept touring for over six decades.
How Keith Richards made his money
The songwriting split. As co-writer of most of the Stones’ catalog, Richards earns publishing royalties every time one of rock’s most-played songbooks is streamed, sold or licensed.
The touring business. The Stones’ tours have grossed billions across six decades, and Richards participates as a performer, recording artist and songwriter.
The side projects. A solo catalog with the X-Pensive Winos, the bestselling memoir Life and production work add to the catalog income.
How the net worth estimates compare
| Publisher | Estimate | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Net Worth | $600 million | Last updated October 12, 2026 |
| Sunday Times Rich List | £450 million | May 2026, as reported by the Evening Standard |
The figures use different currencies and come from different publishers, so we show them side by side and do not convert or average them. We did not find the Rich List’s method for Richards. The Standard lists Mick Jagger at £450 million as well.
Reported earnings figures
- Billboard reported that the Rolling Stones’ 2024 Hackney Diamonds tour grossed $235 million from 18 shows in North America, the highest-earning summer of the band’s career (Billboard, October 24, 2024). That is box-office gross for the band, not Richards’ share.
- Celebrity Net Worth says ABKCO owns and controls the original 1963-71 Jagger-Richards publishing catalog, and that BMG administers Jagger and Richards’ publishing interests across their songwriting history (Celebrity Net Worth). That affects who collects early royalties; we found no public figure for his publishing income.
Reading these figures
Tour grosses are split among the band, promoters, venues and crew, and nothing we found shows Richards’ share. Publishing and recording income is private. Both net worth figures are outside estimates of accumulated wealth, and the sources give no breakdown.
Keith Richards career and earnings timeline
- April 28 to July 17, 2024: the Hackney Diamonds tour plays 18 North American shows and grosses $235 million (Billboard).
- May 13, 2026: AXS reports that Richards rules out a Rolling Stones tour in 2026 (AXS TV).
- May 15, 2026: the Sunday Times Rich List puts him at £450 million (Evening Standard).
- October 12, 2026: Celebrity Net Worth last updates its $600 million figure (Celebrity Net Worth).
FAQs
How much did the Rolling Stones’ 2024 tour gross?
Billboard reported $235 million from 18 shows. That is gross revenue for the band, not Keith Richards’ earnings.
Why do Keith Richards net worth figures differ?
Celebrity Net Worth says $600 million and the Sunday Times Rich List says £450 million. They use different currencies and methods, and neither shows a breakdown for Richards.
Are the Rolling Stones touring in 2026?
AXS reported in May 2026 that Richards ruled out a 2026 tour.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: Keith Richards, last updated October 12, 2026
- Billboard: Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds tour earnings, October 24, 2024
- Evening Standard: celebrities on the Sunday Times Rich List 2026, May 15, 2026
- AXS TV: Keith Richards rules out 2026 tour, May 13, 2026
About the Author
Jason Liam writes about celebrity net worth on Sneaky Insights. He loves exploring the stories behind the fortunes: the career breakthroughs, businesses and endorsements that helped famous names build their wealth. His favorite part is looking beyond the headline number to tell the story of how the money was made.
