Pittsburgh Billionaires Featured on Forbes’ World’s Richest List

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Published: March 11, 2026 8:02 AM ET

Pittsburgh Billionaires Featured on Forbes’ World’s Richest List

Forbes has unveiled its 2026 World’s Billionaires list, spotlighting those with connections to Pittsburgh. The report highlights a historic total of 3,428 billionaires, representing a collective wealth of $20.1 trillion. Forbes declared there has never been a more favorable time to be a billionaire.

Pittsburgh Billionaires on Forbes’ List

The latest Forbes ranking includes three billionaires linked to the Pittsburgh area. Their combined net worth exceeds $15.1 billion. These individuals exemplify the economic prowess stemming from the region.

Edward Stack and Family
- Net Worth: $5.4 billion
- Rank: No. 780
- Role: Executive Chairman and largest individual shareholder of Dick’s Sporting Goods
Thomas Tull
- Net Worth: $5.4 billion
- Rank: No. 806
- Role: Founder of Legendary Entertainment, minority stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Yankees
Maggie Hardy
- Net Worth: $4.3 billion
- Rank: No. 984
- Role: Owner and CEO of 84 Lumber, owner of Nemacolin

Other Notable Pittsburgh Associates

The Forbes list also includes Pittsburgh natives David Tepper and Mark Cuban, though they do not currently reside in the state.

David Tepper
- Net Worth: $23.7 billion
- Rank: No. 109
- Role: Owner of Carolina Panthers, founder of Appaloosa Management
- Background: Grew up in Pittsburgh’s Stanton Heights
Mark Cuban
- Net Worth: $6 billion
- Rank: No. 694
- Role: Owner of Dallas Mavericks, founder of Broadcast.com
- Background: Grew up in Mt. Lebanon

Additions to the list also include Thomas Hagen and family, who have a net worth of $5.3 billion, placing them at No. 806. They are identified as the chairman of Erie Indemnity. Ron Burkle, a past owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins, appears at No. 1,108 with a net worth of $3.9 billion, though he does not reside in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Individual

The richest person in Pennsylvania, according to Forbes, is Jeff Yass. He occupies the No. 28 spot with an estimated net worth of $67.4 billion. Yass is the co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, recognized as one of Wall Street’s leading trading firms.