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According to a Barron's article published on July 1, 2026, Elon Musk's net worth has surpassed $1 trillion following SpaceX's public offering on June 12, 2026. This milestone solidifies his position as the world's wealthiest person by a significant margin, with his wealth nearly exceeding the combined net worth of the next five richest individuals. The article highlights the extraordinary concentration of wealth at the top of the global billionaire rankings.
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Elon Musk’s net worth exceeds $1 trillion. (Allison Robbert-Pool/Getty Images)
SpaceX’s public offering on June 12 pushed founder and CEO Elon Musk into rarefied trillionaire status, solidifying his place as the wealthiest person in the world—by far.
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