WORLD'S WEALTHIEST
Elon Musk
CEO, Tesla & SpaceX; Owner, xAI
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Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and owner of xAI (formerly Twitter). He also founded The Boring Company and Neuralink. His wealth is primarily tied to his ownership of approximately 50% of SpaceX and his stake in Tesla.
Wealth in Context
Figures calculated from current net worth estimate
Elon Musk's net worth equals one year's pay for 27 million Tesla factory workers
Elon Musk's net worth could pay four years of college tuition for every man, woman, and child in Ohio
Elon Musk's net worth could build 25,255 new public schools
Source: National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2023
Holdings Breakdown
| Company | Ticker | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SpaceX SpaceX S-1 dated May 20, 2026 | SPCX | 6.4B | $162.00 | $1T |
Tesla, Inc. Tesla 2025 Proxy Statement / SEC Form 4 | TSLA | 556.5M | $393.45 | $218.9B |
Private Holdings & Other Assets Forbes, Bloomberg, Pitchbook |
Net Worth Over Time
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Historical values reflect current known holdings applied to historical market prices. Actual net worth may have differed due to share transactions over time.
Philanthropic Impact
Based on public foundation records, press releases, and giving pledges
Total known giving
$350 million
documented public giving only
Foundation
Musk Foundation
Musk Foundation — renewable energy, science education & pediatric health
$250 million
estimated annual grant-making; $5.7B in Tesla shares donated in Nov 2021 (recipient undisclosed at time of filing)
How this is calculated
Elon Musk's public stock holdings are sourced from SEC Form 4 filings and annual proxy statements. Net worth is calculated as (shares held × current market price) + private wealth estimate. The private wealth estimate is sourced from Forbes, Bloomberg, Pitchbook and is updated periodically — it does not change with market movements. Full methodology →