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Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire

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Published :  
12/6/2026 19:56|
Last Updated :  
12/6/2026 19:57|

Elon Musk has reportedly become the world’s first trillionaire following the historic initial public offering of SpaceX, according to multiple financial news outlets.

SpaceX completed a record-breaking IPO valued at around $1.7–$1.8 trillion, making it the largest stock market debut in history and one of the most valuable companies globally upon listing.

The surge in valuation significantly increased the value of Musk’s holdings in the company, which represent a major portion of his overall wealth. Analysts estimate that his stake in SpaceX alone is worth hundreds of billions of dollars, with additional wealth tied to Tesla and other ventures such as Neuralink and The Boring Company.

Reports indicate that Musk’s net worth crossed the trillion-dollar threshold on paper after SpaceX shares began trading above the IPO price, driven by strong investor demand and heavy oversubscription of the offering.

Despite the milestone, experts note that billionaire rankings remain highly volatile and depend heavily on fluctuating stock valuations, meaning such figures can change rapidly in the early trading period.

Neither Musk nor SpaceX has issued any separate statement disputing or clarifying the reported net worth milestone at the time of publication.