The Wall Street Journal
6/12/2026
SpaceX IPO Makes Elon Musk the World's First Trillionaire
Original: How Elon Musk Became the World’s First Trillionaire
Short summary
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's public market debut. WSJ analyzes the net worth calculation and financial mechanics behind the milestone. The valuation reflects SpaceX's growing enterprise value post-IPO.
- •SpaceX IPO propels Musk to trillionaire status
- •WSJ breaks down the wealth calculation methodology
- •Event-driven by market valuation, not business fundamentals shift
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