How Alice Walton got $33B richer without owning co.

Billionaire Alice Walton, the world's richest woman, saw a $33 billion increase in her wealth over the span of one year, according to reports. Despite not holding a position within the Walmart company, her net worth reached an impressive $45.8 billion in March 2026, based on data from Forbes and Fortune. At 76 years old, Alice, the youngest child of Walmart founder Sam Walton, has been dedicating her efforts to philanthropy, art, and medicine lately.

Alice Walton's philanthropy initiatives include the establishment of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 2021. The medical school, which offers a free four-year, degree-granting program, received a $250 million donation from Alice Walton. The school welcomed its inaugural class of 48 students in 2025, with tuition waived for the first five graduating classes.

Alice's philanthropic efforts also extend to the healthcare sector, with her foundation committing $350 million to a planned health campus in Bentonville. This campus is set to include a 250-bed hospital, a cancer center, and a specialty care center focused on cardiac services, expected to open in 2029.