E. Joe Shoen

E. Joe Shoen

E. Joe Shoen (#1338)

Global Rank #1338
Country Rank #482
Country United States

E. Joe Shoen is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • U-Haul
  • United States
  • M
  • 76 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,338
Country Rank #482
Net Worth $3.2B
Previous Worth $3.2B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry U-Haul
Age 76 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Phoenix, Arizona
Citizenship United States

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 76
Source Of Wealth U-Haul
Self Made Score 5
Residence Phoenix, Arizona
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Education Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School; Bachelor of Arts/Science, College of the Holy Cross
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $3.2B
Current Net Worth $3.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Joe Shoen is the president and chairman of U-Haul's parent company Amerco. He owns around 20%. His parents, L.S. and Anna Mary Shoen, cofounded the truck and trailer rental company in 1945. Worried that his father was wrecking the company, Joe led a coup in 1986, forcing his dad into retirement and alienating most of his 12 siblings. Brother Mark Shoen, also a billionaire, reportedly remains on good terms with Joe. Despite his problems working with his own dad, Joe's son Sam is an executive at Amerco.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to E. Joe Shoen.

#1285
Billionaires (2026)
#299
Forbes 400 (2024)

Insights

Did You Know?

Shoen wrote his thesis at Harvard Business School on the self-storage business.

Shoen is known for his frugality, insisting employees stay in cheap motels, two to a room.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking E. Joe Shoen's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $3.2B (May 4, 2026)