Elon Musk Reaches $500 Billion Net Worth Milestone - Forbes 2025
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Elon Musk became the first person in history to reach a net worth of $500 billion on October 1, 2025, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list.
Historic Milestone: Elon Musk becomes the first person ever to achieve a $500 billion net worth, driven by surging valuations of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI.
Key Details of the $500 Billion Achievement
Wealth Composition
Primary Driver:
Tesla stock rebound (up 14% in 2025)
Tesla Stake:
12% ownership valued at approximately $191 billion
SpaceX Valuation:
$400 billion company value
SpaceX Stake:
Approximately $168 billion of Musk's net worth
xAI Holdings:
Approximately $60 billion valuation
Second Richest:
Larry Ellison at approximately $350 billion
Wealth Growth Timeline
Future Outlook
Potential Path to Trillionaire Status
Tesla's board has proposed a historic $1 trillion compensation package for Musk, which could potentially make him the world's first trillionaire if the company meets ambitious goals over the next decade.
How Forbes Calculated Musk's $500B Valuation
Valuation Methodology
Forbes calculated Elon Musk's $500 billion net worth by summing his stakes in the major companies he leads, using the most recent market or investor-based valuations with adjustments for liquidity, legal uncertainty, and leverage.
Key Components of the Valuation
Tesla Holdings:
12.8% stake valued at approximately $191 billion
SpaceX Stake:
Approximately $168 billion based on $400 billion valuation
xAI Holdings:
Approximately $60 billion based on combined company value
Other Ventures:
Neuralink & The Boring Company
Special Considerations & Adjustments
Stock Options:
Valued at half face value due to legal appeals
Liquidity Discount:
Applied to private company valuations
Leverage:
Accounts for shares pledged as collateral
Market Cap Multiplication:
Primary calculation method with adjustments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How did Elon Musk reach a $500 billion net worth?
Musk's wealth reached $500 billion primarily through a sharp rebound in Tesla's stock (up 14% in 2025), SpaceX's valuation surging to $400 billion, and rapid growth in his AI venture xAI, valued at approximately $60 billion.
What percentage of Tesla does Elon Musk own?
Musk owns approximately 12.8% of Tesla, which with Tesla's market cap of approximately $1.2 trillion, values his stake at around $191 billion.
How does Musk's wealth compare to other billionaires?
Following Musk is Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison in second place globally, with a net worth around $350 billion, making Musk's wealth approximately 43% higher than the next richest person.
What is the significance of this $500 billion milestone?
Musk's record underscores his dominance in electric vehicles, private spaceflight, and AI, cementing his position as the richest person ever and representing a significant turning point in personal wealth history.
Could Elon Musk become the world's first trillionaire?
Tesla's board recently proposed a historic $1 trillion compensation package for Musk, which could potentially make him the world's first trillionaire if the company meets ambitious goals over the next decade.
How does Forbes adjust Musk's private company valuations?
Forbes applies a liquidity discount to private company valuations and factors in liabilities against Musk's shares, such as shares pledged as collateral for personal loans.
