Musk Richer Than Bezos, Zuckerberg, Ellison Combined: SpaceX IPO Could Create First Trillionaire

Core Insights - Elon Musk is currently the wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $652 billion, significantly surpassing the next richest individual, Larry Page, who is valued at $250 billion [1][3][4] - Musk's wealth has increased by $32.5 billion in 2026, while other billionaires have seen declines in their net worth due to falling stock valuations [2][3] - The potential IPO of SpaceX could further increase Musk's wealth, with estimates suggesting his stake in SpaceX and xAI could be valued at $770 billion, an increase of $344 billion from previous estimates [5][6] Wealth Comparisons - Musk's wealth is more than double that of Larry Page and greater than the combined wealth of Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Ellison, who together are worth $638 billion [3][7] - The top three billionaires, Bezos, Zuckerberg, and Ellison, have all experienced significant losses in 2026, with declines of $22.1 billion, $23.3 billion, and $51.0 billion respectively [4][7] Company Valuations - The current valuation of SpaceX and xAI is estimated at $1.03 trillion, with potential growth to $1.75 trillion if an IPO occurs this year [5][6] - Musk's 44% ownership in SpaceX/xAI is a significant contributor to his wealth, offsetting declines in Tesla's stock, which is down 11.7% year-to-date [4][5]