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Tesla and SpaceX Founder’s Net Worth Exceeds US$ 839 Billion After Unprecedented Streak of Records, Reinforcing Global Leadership Among Billionaires
Businessman Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, is experiencing one of the most extraordinary periods ever recorded for a billionaire.
According to estimates released by Forbes magazine on March 10, 2026, his fortune reached approximately US$ 839 billion, after growing about US$ 497 billion in just 12 months.
This increase represents the largest annual wealth increase ever recorded in history among billionaires.
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When converted to Brazilian currency, Musk’s wealth exceeds R$ 4.34 trillion.
This amount corresponds to approximately 40% of Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which reached around R$ 11 trillion in 2025, according to national economic data.
Thus, the billionaire’s personal wealth already equals a significant portion of the Brazilian economy.
Fortune Consolidates Global Leadership Among Billionaires
With this rapid growth, Elon Musk has solidified his position as the richest man in the world by a wide margin.
According to the global ranking released by Forbes, the businessman’s fortune exceeds that of the second place by more than three times.
Currently, the co-founder of Google, Larry Page, is in second place, with approximately US$ 257 billion.
Thus, the gap between Musk and other billionaires on the planet has become one of the largest ever recorded in the history of the ranking.
This scenario also indicates that the businessman is now closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire than to losing global leadership.
Forecasts Indicate Possible Trillionaire Before 2033
According to projections released by financial analysts, Elon Musk may achieve trillionaire status before 2033.
This advancement depends primarily on the appreciation of the two companies that hold most of his fortune.
Among them are Tesla, a global manufacturer of electric vehicles, and SpaceX, a space technology-focused aerospace company.
Therefore, the performance of these companies will continue to be decisive for the growth of the businessman’s wealth.
Different Methodologies Explain Variations in Estimates
Despite the undeniable leadership, Musk’s wealth estimates vary according to the methodology used by global rankings.
For example, Forbes estimates the businessman’s fortune at about US$ 836.7 billion.
Meanwhile, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimates a lower value, close to US$ 664 billion.
This difference occurs primarily due to the evaluation of private assets, especially SpaceX.
While Bloomberg utilizes more conservative criteria, Forbes considers values based on recent investment rounds.
Sequence of Historic Records Drives Wealth
Musk’s wealth growth has been marked by a series of unprecedented milestones throughout 2025 and early 2026.
Among the key moments is October 2025, when Musk became the first person in history to exceed US$ 500 billion in net worth.
Subsequently, in December 2025, his fortune surpassed US$ 600 billion, after SpaceX conducted a stock buyback that valued the company at around US$ 800 billion.
Four days later, his net worth exceeded US$ 700 billion, when the Delaware Supreme Court restored a Tesla option package valued at around US$ 115 billion.
Later, in February 2026, his fortune surpassed US$ 800 billion, boosted by the acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup xAI by SpaceX, forming a company valued at approximately US$ 1.25 trillion.
SpaceX Becomes the Main Driver of Wealth
Currently, SpaceX represents the most valuable asset in Elon Musk’s portfolio.
The businessman holds approximately 43% of the company, a stake estimated at around US$ 542 billion.
In addition, the integration of SpaceX with xAI has raised the combined valuation of the company to around US$ 1.25 trillion.
Simultaneously, the company is also preparing for a possible IPO, which could elevate its valuation to approximately US$ 1.75 trillion.
If this scenario materializes, Musk’s personal wealth could grow even more rapidly.
Tesla Remains a Central Pillar of Wealth
Besides SpaceX, Tesla remains another essential component of the businessman’s fortune.
Currently, Musk holds about 12% of the automaker’s shares, a stake estimated at approximately US$ 166 billion.
In November 2025, the company’s shareholders approved a compensation plan that could grant up to US$ 1 trillion in shares to the executive over the next decade.
This plan depends on achieving ambitious goals.
Among them is to raise Tesla’s market value to around US$ 8.5 trillion.
Accelerated Rise in Global Wealth Ranking
Elon Musk’s trajectory in the global billionaire ranking has also intensified in recent years.
In 2022, the businessman surpassed Jeff Bezos and reached the top of the Forbes list for the first time, with around US$ 219 billion.
Later, Bernard Arnault, head of the LVMH group, temporarily assumed the lead.
However, in 2025, Musk regained first place with approximately US$ 342 billion.
Since then, his lead over other billionaires has grown rapidly.
Today, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX leads the global wealth ranking by a wide margin, while analysts continue to assess whether he will become the first trillionaire in history.
Given this extraordinary growth, how far could Elon Musk’s fortune go if his companies continue to grow at this pace in the coming years?
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