MrBeast – Jimmy Donaldson – is an American YouTube creator, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at $2.6 billion, last updated July 22, 2026.
MrBeast net worth: quick facts
| Full name | Jimmy Donaldson |
|---|---|
| Net worth | $2.6 billion (Celebrity Net Worth, July 22, 2026) |
| Age | 28 |
| Date of birth | May 7, 1998 |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | YouTuber, entrepreneur |
| Known for | The most-subscribed individual YouTube channel and the Beast Industries business empire |
What is MrBeast’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $2.6 billion, updated July 22, 2026. Its calculation assumes a 51% holding in Beast Industries at a reported $5.2 billion valuation. The 51% is the publisher’s assumption, not a confirmed current ownership percentage.
How MrBeast made his money
Beast Industries combines media, consumer brands, tools and licensing. Forbes lists $300 million in 2026 Top Creators earnings. Private-company equity, company revenue and personal earnings are different measures.
How the net worth estimates compare
| Publisher | Estimate | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Net Worth | $2.6 billion | Updated July 22, 2026 |
The estimate depends on a private-company valuation and an assumed 51% holding. Other consulted coverage discusses a similar equity calculation; it is not treated as an independently audited second personal-wealth estimate.
Reported earnings figures
- Forbes lists $300 million for its 2026 Top Creators earnings figure, as of June 23, 2026 (Forbes profile). This is the list’s earnings estimate, not cash held personally or net worth.
- People reported on January 7, 2026 that Donaldson said in a November 2024 deposition that he owned “a little over half” of Beast Industries, citing Business Insider. It also reported more than $400 million in 2024 company revenue but no company profit due to media production costs (People). Historical ownership and revenue do not establish a current personal cash balance.
- Celebrity Net Worth uses a reported $5.2 billion 2025 funding valuation and assumes 51% ownership to illustrate paper wealth. Forbes’ profile separately reports venture investment at about a $5 billion company valuation. These are private-market reference values, not guaranteed sale proceeds.
Reading these figures
Company revenue is not profit, and company profit is not automatically distributed to a founder. Equity can have a high estimated value while liquid cash is much smaller. A funding-round valuation can change, and later dilution can change ownership.
MrBeast career and earnings timeline
- 2012: Starts posting on YouTube, per People.
- November 2024: Deposition reports ownership of a little over half, per People’s account of Business Insider.
- 2025: Celebrity Net Worth reports a $5.2 billion funding-round valuation.
- June 23, 2026: Forbes lists $300 million in creator earnings.
- July 22, 2026: Celebrity Net Worth updates its $2.6 billion estimate.
FAQs
What is MrBeast’s net worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $2.6 billion, updated July 22, 2026, based largely on private-company equity.
Is the 51% ownership figure confirmed?
No. It is Celebrity Net Worth’s assumption. People reports a November 2024 statement that he owned a little over half.
Is Forbes’ $300 million figure his net worth?
No. It is Forbes’ 2026 Top Creators earnings estimate, dated June 23, 2026.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: MrBeast, last updated July 22, 2026
- Forbes, June 23, 2026
- People, January 7, 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.
