Rod Stewart
- Net worth $230 million
- Birthday January 10, 1945
- Status -
- Country United Kingdom
- Source(-s) of wealth Singer, Songwriter
How much is Rod Stewart Worth? Rod Stewart Net Worth in 2026
Rod Stewart’s net worth is estimated at $230 million as of October 2026. The London-born singer has sold more than 120 million records and toured into 2026. The largest single documented payday is the roughly $100 million sale of his song catalog in 2024, on top of decades of touring.
| Net worth | $230 million (our estimate) |
| Estimated annual income | about $20 million a year in touring years (our estimate) |
| Born | January 10, 1945, Highgate, London, England (age 81) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Known for | Maggie May, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy and more than 120 million records sold |
| Main income sources | Touring and Las Vegas shows, catalog sale, royalties, Great American Songbook albums |
How much is Rod Stewart worth in 2026?
We estimate Rod Stewart’s net worth at about $230 million. The firmest number is the February 2024 report that Irving Azoff’s music-rights firm bought his recorded music and publishing interests, plus some name and likeness rights, for close to $100 million. The rest is built from decades of stadium and arena touring, a long run of Las Vegas dates, royalties on albums that hit number one in the UK and US, and property and other investments. Public estimates cluster in the low-to-mid hundreds of millions, mostly from pages that do not show their work. Taxes and the cost of running large tours mean the real number could be lower. It is an estimate.
How Rod Stewart built it
- Kept touring for decades. Stadium and arena tours and a long run of Las Vegas dates stayed a core income source.
- Sold hit after hit. He has sold more than 120 million records, with number one albums in the UK and US.
- Sold his catalog at the right time. In 2024 his recorded music and publishing interests sold for close to $100 million.
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- 2026: extended his One Last Time tour into 2026, billed as his final large tour, with Las Vegas dates in May and June.
- 2026: said in an interview that he was partway through an original album and planned a country record.
- 2024: sold his recorded music and publishing interests to Irving Azoff’s music-rights firm in a deal reported at close to $100 million.
- 2016: knighted for services to music and charity.
How Rod Stewart makes money
- Touring: Arena and stadium runs, plus Las Vegas dates. Grosses are not itemised here.
- Catalog sale: About $100 million reported in February 2024 for recorded music, publishing and some name rights.
- Royalties: Album and streaming royalties from hits spanning 1971 to the 2000s.
- Great American Songbook albums: The 2002 to 2005 series, including Stardust (2004), his first US number one album in 25 years.
- Honors and appearances: Rock Hall inductions in 1994 and 2012 and brand and TV spots.
What Rod Stewart teaches (and what to take from it)
Stewart is a long-career case study, and these are the habits that show.
Reinvent the product, not the voice
He moved from rock and soul to standards in 2002 and sold records again. Keep your core strength, and change the packaging. Pick one old idea of yours and relaunch it in a new format this month.
Monetize an asset when the price is strong
Selling the catalog in 2024 turned future royalties into cash. Look at one asset you own, such as a domain, a list or a client base, and write down what a fair offer would be.
Show up for the live work
Touring is where he earns most reliably. Schedule one live or in-person appointment this week that puts you in front of your customers.
Plan an ending that still pays
A farewell tour gives fans a reason to buy now. Decide what a final version of your project would look like and what it would offer.
Career timeline
- January 10, 1945: Born in Highgate, London.
- 1962: Starts his music career busking with a harmonica.
- 1967: Joins the Jeff Beck Group.
- 1969: Joins Faces and releases a solo debut.
- 1971: Every Picture Tells a Story reaches number one in the UK and US.
- 1976: Tonight’s the Night spends eight weeks at number one in the US.
- 1978: Da Ya Think I’m Sexy reaches number one in the US.
- 1994: Plays Copacabana Beach to an estimated 3.5 million people.
- 2002: Starts the Great American Songbook series.
- 2016: Knighted.
- February 2024: Sells his catalog for close to $100 million.
Early life and background
Roderick Stewart was born in Highgate, north London, in 1945. He began his music career in 1962 busking with a harmonica, joined the Jeff Beck Group in 1967, and became the lead singer of Faces in 1969 while also releasing solo records.
Rod Stewart net worth FAQ
What is Rod Stewart’s net worth?
We estimate Rod Stewart’s net worth at about $230 million in 2026, including roughly $100 million from the 2024 catalog sale before taxes.
How does Rod Stewart make money?
From touring and Las Vegas shows, royalties, album sales, and the sale of his catalog.
How old is Rod Stewart?
Rod Stewart was born on January 10, 1945, so he is 81 years old.
What is Rod Stewart known for?
Hits including Maggie May, Tonight’s the Night and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, and the Great American Songbook albums.
How much did Rod Stewart make from selling his catalog?
A February 2024 report put the deal with Irving Azoff’s music-rights firm at close to $100 million, covering recorded music, publishing and some name and likeness rights.
How is Rod Stewart’s net worth estimated?
We add the reported catalog price to estimated touring and royalty earnings, subtract taxes and costs, and compare with public estimates.
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How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Last updated: October 2026.