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OnlyFans owner paid over $700m in dividends before his death

Created at 25 Aug · 10:32 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

The late owner of OnlyFans, the British company Fenix International Ltd, received over $700 million in dividends before his death earlier this year. The company reported a pre-tax profit of $714 million for the past year.

Key Numbers

$714 millionFenix International Ltd pre-tax profit
5%Profit increase from previous year
$535 millionDividends paid for the year ending Nov 30, 2025
$174 millionFurther dividends paid between Nov 2025 and March 2026
47OnlyFans employees
£671 millionMarks and Spencer profit last year
65,000Marks and Spencer employees
132 millionOnlyFans paying subscribers in 2025
2.5 millionOnlyFans active creators in 2025
$30 billionTotal paid to creators since launch
£600 millionCorporate taxes paid by OnlyFans in the UK since 2016

Who's Involved

OnlyFans
streaming platform that paid over $700m in dividends before owner's death
Fenix International Ltd
British company that owns OnlyFans
Radvinsky
late owner of OnlyFans, died of cancer
Yekaterina 'Katie' Chudnovsky
widow of OnlyFans owner, now owns the company
Marks and Spencer
British retail giant for profit comparison
Ofcom
fined OnlyFans for information requests
Keily Blair
Chief Executive of OnlyFans

↳ Why This Matters

The substantial dividend payments highlight the significant profitability of OnlyFans and the considerable wealth generated by its owner prior to his death, underscoring the platform's financial success and its impact on the adult content industry.

Key facts

  • Fenix International Ltd, the owner of OnlyFans, reported a pre-tax profit of $714 million for the year ending November 30, 2025.
  • The company paid out $535 million in dividends for the year ending November 30, 2025.
  • An additional $174 million in dividends were paid between November 2025 and March 2026.
  • The owner of OnlyFans died on March 23, 2026.
  • The company is now owned by the owner's widow, Yekaterina 'Katie' Chudnovsky.

The late owner of the streaming platform OnlyFans received over $700 million in dividends before his death from cancer earlier this year. Fenix International Ltd, the British company that owns OnlyFans, reported a pre-tax profit of $714 million for the year ending November 30, 2025, a 5% increase from the previous year.

The company paid dividends totaling $535 million for the year ending November 30, 2025, with further payments of $174 million made between that date and March 26, 2026. The owner, who was born in Ukraine and raised in the US, died on March 23, 2026. His widow, Yekaterina 'Katie' Chudnovsky, now owns the company.

OnlyFans experienced a surge in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, leading its owner to be listed on Forbes' annual list of billionaires. The platform is known for its subscription-based content, including adult material, and facilitates direct interaction between creators and subscribers. OnlyFans takes a 20% share of all payments. In 2025, the site had 132 million paying subscribers and 2.5 million active creators.

Despite its high profits and small staff of 47 people, OnlyFans has faced scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators regarding its adult content. Ofcom fined the firm approximately £1 million for failing to provide accurate information about its age verification measures. Keily Blair, CEO of OnlyFans, stated that the company has paid over $30 billion to creators since its launch and has contributed significantly to the UK economy, paying over £600 million in corporate taxes since 2016.

Frequently asked questions

The owner was Radvinsky, who was born in Ukraine and raised in the US. He died of cancer on March 23, 2026.

Fenix International Ltd, the owner of OnlyFans, made $714 million in profit before tax for the year ending November 30, 2025.

The company paid $535 million in dividends for the year ending November 30, 2025, and an additional $174 million between then and March 26, 2026.

The company is now owned by the late owner's widow, Yekaterina 'Katie' Chudnovsky.

What Happens Next

01The company continues operations under the ownership of Yekaterina 'Katie' Chudnovsky.
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How It Developed

Fenix International Ltd, owner of OnlyFans, reported a pre-tax profit of $714 million for the year ending November 30, 2025.
The company paid dividends totaling $535 million for the year ending November 30, 2025.
Further dividend payments of $174 million were made between November 2025 and March 2026.
The owner, born in Ukraine and raised in the US, died on March 23, 2026.
OnlyFans is now owned by the late owner's widow, Yekaterina 'Katie' Chudnovsky.

Sources

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OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his deathBBC News

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