Biography
Kendra Scott net worth is estimated at $500 million, making her one of America's most successful female entrepreneurs. She founded her eponymous jewelry company in Austin, Texas in 2002 with just $500 in startup capital. The Kendra Scott brand grew into a multi-hundred-million-dollar lifestyle company, valued at over $1 billion when she sold a significant minority stake to Berkshire Partners in 2016 for a reported $110 million. Today the company operates over 100 retail locations across the U.S. and generates an estimated $350 million in annual revenue. Scott remains active as executive chairwoman.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $0K | +$0M | Founded Kendra Scott LLC in Austin with $500 in personal savings; sold jewelry door-to-door initially |
| 2005 | $1M | +$1M | First retail boutique opened in Austin; wholesale accounts with Nordstrom and boutiques secured |
| 2010 | $10M | +$9M | Expanded to 20 retail locations; annual revenue crosses $100M mark |
| 2014 | $80M | +$70M | Revenue reaches $180M; company valued at several hundred million; first private equity interest |
| 2016 | $250M | +$170M | Berkshire Partners acquires minority stake; company valued at over $1B; Scott retains majority |
| 2018 | $350M | +$100M | Over 80 retail stores open; Color Bar customization concept expands nationally |
| 2020 | $380M | +$30M | Navigated COVID; pivoted to e-commerce; charitable giving arm donates $40M since founding |
| 2022 | $450M | +$70M | 100+ retail stores; holiday season revenue records; brand enters international markets |
| 2025 | $500M | +$50M | Continued growth in jewelry and lifestyle categories; estimated annual revenue $350M+ |
2002 $0K +$0M
Founded Kendra Scott LLC in Austin with $500 in personal savings; sold jewelry door-to-door initially
2005 $1M +$1M
First retail boutique opened in Austin; wholesale accounts with Nordstrom and boutiques secured
2010 $10M +$9M
Expanded to 20 retail locations; annual revenue crosses $100M mark
2014 $80M +$70M
Revenue reaches $180M; company valued at several hundred million; first private equity interest
2016 $250M +$170M
Berkshire Partners acquires minority stake; company valued at over $1B; Scott retains majority
2018 $350M +$100M
Over 80 retail stores open; Color Bar customization concept expands nationally
2020 $380M +$30M
Navigated COVID; pivoted to e-commerce; charitable giving arm donates $40M since founding
2022 $450M +$70M
100+ retail stores; holiday season revenue records; brand enters international markets
2025 $500M +$50M
Continued growth in jewelry and lifestyle categories; estimated annual revenue $350M+
💰 How Much Does Kendra Scott Earn?
$55K
Per Day
$2K
Per Hour
$38
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $20M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $500 Million in Perspective
- 1,190 average American homes ($420K each)
- 8,929 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 11,111 Tesla Model 3s
- 87,873,462 Big Macs