NamibiaMusk Regains Trillionaire Status
SpaceX shares surge past 5%, reaching $167, after the company's AI business and Starship progress. Musk's net worth gains $30.6 billion in one day, putting him more than $628 billion ahead of Jeff Bezos.
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Elon Musk has rejoined the trillionaire ranks after SpaceX shares rose more than 5% to $167. This increase, combined with a 1% rise in Tesla stock, added $30.6 billion to Musk's net worth.
Musk's fortune now exceeds that of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos by more than $628 billion. Bezos has an estimated net worth of $371.5 billion.
The surge in SpaceX shares was partly driven by the company's progress with Starship, which successfully orbited the previous week. Morgan Stanley analysts had also flagged SpaceX shares as undervalued.
Musk's net worth first exceeded $1 trillion in June when SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq at $135 per share. He lost this status shortly after as SpaceX and Tesla stock declined.
SpaceX reported revenue of $18.67 billion in 2025, a 33% increase from the prior year. However, the company swung to a net loss of $4.94 billion from a profit of $791 million the year before.
Musk controls approximately 82.4% of voting power in SpaceX after the company's initial public offering. The IPO generated $75 billion in proceeds, surpassing Saudi Aramco's 2019 offering.
Over the weekend, Musk announced plans to rename SpaceX's artificial intelligence subsidiary to align with President Donald Trump's push to rebrand the technology as 'super intelligence'.
Key facts
- Elon Musk's net worth gains $30.6 billion in one day
- SpaceX shares rise more than 5% to $167
- Musk's fortune exceeds Jeff Bezos' by more than $628 billion
- SpaceX reported revenue of $18.67 billion in 2025
Three perspectives
Neutral
The surge in SpaceX shares has propelled Elon Musk back to trillionaire status. His net worth now exceeds that of Jeff Bezos by a significant margin. The development of Starship and the company's AI business are key factors driving this growth.
Positive
The progress of SpaceX and its subsidiaries is a significant achievement for the company and its investors. Musk's vision for the future of space exploration and technology is driving innovation and growth.
Negative
The significant increase in Musk's net worth raises concerns about wealth inequality. The company's net loss in 2025 also raises questions about its long-term financial sustainability.
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