| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Elon Musk's Net Worth | Achieved $500.1 billion, becoming the first person in history to do so. Current richest globally, $150 billion ahead of Larry Ellison. |
| Previous Milestone | Crossed $400 billion in December 2024. |
| Primary Companies | Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI contribute to his wealth surge. |
| Tesla Stake | Musk owns 12.4% stake in Tesla (as of September 15, 2025). |
| Tesla Stock Performance | Stock rose 14% this year, adding $9.3 billion to Musk's fortune. |
| DOGE Role | Musk stepped down as head of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under former President Trump, refocusing on Tesla. |
| Tesla Share Purchase | Musk purchased $1 billion worth of Tesla shares, signaling confidence in its shift to AI and robotics leadership. |
| $1 Trillion Pay Package Proposal | Tesla board proposed a $1 trillion compensation plan for Musk, with tough financial targets. If met, Musk could become a trillionaire by March 2033. |
| SpaceX Valuation | Valued at around $400 billion after insider share-sale talks in July 2025. |
| xAI Valuation | Initially valued at $75 billion in July, projected to hit $200 billion in future fundraising rounds. |

