Elon Musk’s net worth hit USD 499.5 billion on Wednesday, driven by Tesla’s stock rebound and rising valuations of SpaceX and xAI, making him the first person to approach a half-trillion fortune.
Elon Musk has set a historic benchmark in global wealth. The Tesla and SpaceX chief has become the first individual in history to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion, a figure that has left financial watchers stunned. According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker, Elon Musk’s fortune reached $500.1 billion on Wednesday, cementing his position at the top of the global rich list.
This comes less than a year after Elon Musk became the first person to cross the $400 billion mark in December 2024. With this leap, Elon Musk is now around $150 billion wealthier than Larry Ellison, the current runner-up, and analysts suggest Elon Musk may be on track to become the world’s first trillionaire.
Tesla’s Role in Musk’s Half-Trillion Dollar Wealth
Tesla’s performance continues to be a crucial driver of Elon Musk’s wealth. On Wednesday, Tesla shares rose nearly 4% by 3:30 pm ET, adding about $9.3 billion to Musk’s net worth. With the company’s market capitalization climbing back to within 10% of its record high from last December, Musk’s 12% stake in Tesla is now valued at $191 billion.
But Tesla is far from his only wealth engine. SpaceX, which Musk founded in 2002, is currently valued at $400 billion after a private tender offer in August 2025. This marks a significant jump from $350 billion in December 2024. Musk owns an estimated 42% stake in SpaceX, worth approximately $168 billion.
Adding to this, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI Holdings, which was formed in March by merging his startup xAI with X (formerly Twitter), is now valued at $113 billion. Musk’s 53% ownership stake gives him an additional $60 billion in personal wealth.
Musk’s Wealth Journey and Trillionaire Prospect
The speed of Musk’s financial ascent is unmatched. In March 2020, his net worth was only $24.6 billion. By August 2020, Tesla’s surging share price lifted him into the $100 billion club, making him the fifth person in history to reach that milestone. In January 2021, Musk overtook rivals to become the world’s richest person for the first time with nearly $190 billion. By September 2021, he crossed $200 billion, joining Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault.
His rise continued steadily:
$300 billion in November 2021
$400 billion in December 2024
$500 billion in October 2025
If Musk’s trajectory holds, experts project he could become the world’s first trillionaire by March 2033, aligning with the first vesting date of his $1 trillion Tesla pay package. Despite the astronomical numbers, Musk has repeatedly said that the award is not about financial gain but about driving innovation.
Elon Musk’s achievement of reaching a $500 billion net worth marks a historic milestone in global wealth and innovation. As the first individual to amass such a fortune, Musk’s rise reflects the rapid growth and influence of his ventures, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). His success highlights the evolving dynamics of the tech and space industries, where bold vision and disruptive innovation can yield unprecedented financial results. While the milestone is a personal triumph, it also raises broader discussions about wealth concentration, capitalism, and the future role of billionaires in shaping society, technology, and global policy.
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