Musk's massive fortune is largely tied to his holdings in SpaceX

Jun 16, 2026

11:20 am

What's the storyElon Musk's net worth has skyrocketed to a record-breaking $1.3 trillion after SpaceX shares surged nearly 20% in the company's first full trading session post its blockbuster initial public offering (IPO).

The surge in SpaceX shares further solidified Musk's position as the world's richest person.