MrBeast or James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson, is an American YouTuber, philanthropist, media personality, and businessman who was born on May 7, 1998. Donaldson grew up in Greenville, North Carolina, after being born in Wichita, Kansas. Fortune estimated MrBeast’s net worth at $2.6 billion as of 2026. He creates fast-paced YouTube videos that are renowned for their high production values and are centered around intricate challenges and ambitious charitable endeavors.
| Details | Information |
| Net Worth | Approx. $2.6 billion (as of 2026) |
| Age | 27 years (Born: May 7, 1998) |
| Son | None |
| Daughter | None |
| Wife | Not married |
| Company Founded/Owner | MrBeast YouTube Channel, Beast Philanthropy, Feastables, MrBeast Burger |
Income Source
His businesses account for the majority of his wealth. Because his money is invested in companies that continue to expand, Mr. Beast has publicly declared that he is a “billionaire on paper.” As reported by Forbes, his entire business group has been valued at about $5 billion in recent finance negotiations.
The YouTube revenue of Mr. Beast and billions of views on his videos from his multiple YouTube channels generate good revenue per month. According to Celebrity Net Worth reports, he makes between $600 and $700 million per year. Only a portion of this income comes from advertising. Additionally, brands spend a lot of money to be featured in his films. MrBeast spends enormous sums of money on production at the same time.
According to Forbes, some videos can cost millions of dollars to produce, indicating that the video industry is not always extremely lucrative on its own. Brand agreements, Feastables, and MrBeast endorsements YouTuber MrBeast makes a lot of money from his own brands rather than traditional endorsements. Feastables, his snack company, is the biggest. According to business estimates, Feastables’ annual sales reportedly exceed $200 million. Additionally, he makes money from the sale of games, toys, and other goods under his own brand. These companies now generate more revenue than sponsorships or simple advertisements.
Total Assets & Investments
His primary channel, Mr. Beast, has the most subscribers on YouTube, with 469M subscribers, as on date. On TikTok, he is also the third most popular and followed account (which changes frequently globally). He is the creator of Beast Industries, a conglomerate that owns a number of media channels, including MrBeast Burger, Lunchly, Feastables, and others.
Under the broader umbrella of Beast Industries, Mr. Beast manages his businesses. Feastables and other media, food, and product brands are part of this group. According to Forbes, his companies’ sales last year exceeded $400 million. He once more topped Forbes’ creator list in 2025, despite publicly criticizing their earnings forecast for being too low. The strain that comes with managing such a large empire is demonstrated by the legal and advertising-related problems he has encountered this year.
