Elon Musk’s net worth has reached $600 billion, making him the wealthiest individual in history, according to Forbes — driven largely by expectations that SpaceX is preparing for an IPO.
Reports suggest SpaceX could go public next year at a valuation of around $800 billion. Musk owns an estimated 42% stake, which alone could lift his net worth to roughly $677 billion if the IPO proceeds as expected.
🔹 Key Wealth Drivers
- SpaceX: IPO discussions could add $168B to Musk’s fortune
- Tesla: Musk holds ~12%; shares are up 13% YTD, rebounding again after progress on robotaxi testing
- xAI: In talks to raise $15B at a valuation of $230B, according to media reports
In November, Tesla shareholders also approved a $1 trillion compensation package for Musk — the largest in corporate history — backing his strategy to transform Tesla into an AI and robotics powerhouse.
🔹 Why It Matters
Musk’s wealth milestone highlights how AI, space, and advanced automation are reshaping capital markets — and how private-company valuations, especially ahead of IPOs, can now rival or exceed the largest public enterprises globally.
If SpaceX lists as expected, it would mark one of the most consequential IPOs in modern financial history.