Bloomberg Billionaires Index
Elon Musk's Path to Becoming World's First Trillionaire Through SpaceX IPO and Tesla Growth
Dec 11, 2025 11:13 am CST
Elon Musk could potentially become the world's first trillionaire if SpaceX goes public at a $1.5 trillion valuation, potentially more than doubling his current $460.6 billion fortune. His 42% stake in SpaceX would be worth approximately $625 billion post-IPO, complementing his substantial Tesla holdings and recent twelve-figure compensation package. While challenging, Musk's path to trillionaire status is increasingly feasible through either SpaceX's rapid valuation growth or Tesla achieving ambitious performance targets.
Elon Musk's Historic $1 Trillion Pay Package: Analyzing the Unprecedented CEO Compensation and How It Compares to Tech Industry Leaders
Nov 07, 2025 05:06 pm CST
Tesla shareholders have approved an extraordinary $1 trillion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, dwarfing the earnings of other top tech executives like Satya Nadella and Tim Cook. This unprecedented arrangement, contingent on meeting specific performance targets, could propel Musk to become the world's first trillionaire despite Tesla's current challenges with declining sales and market share.
Mark Zuckerberg's Net Worth Plunges $29 Billion as Meta's Massive AI Investment Plan Alarms Investors
Oct 31, 2025 09:55 am CST
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dropped to fifth place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index after Meta's stock fell 11% following the announcement of a $30 billion debt offering to fund AI research. This $29.2 billion single-day wealth decline, the fourth-largest ever recorded, came as investors questioned Meta's plans to spend up to $118 billion on capital expenditures for AI development.
Elon Musk Defends $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package and Criticizes Advisory Firms During Earnings Call
Oct 25, 2025 03:37 pm CST
During Tesla's recent earnings call, CEO Elon Musk made an unexpected appeal to investors to approve his proposed $1 trillion compensation package, arguing it's necessary to maintain sufficient voting control for Tesla's future. Following disappointing third-quarter results showing a 40% drop in operating income, Musk criticized advisory firms recommending against the package. The unprecedented compensation plan will be decided by shareholders on November 6, as the world's richest man seeks to secure his influence over Tesla's artificial intelligence and robotics initiatives.