Musk becomes first person worth $800 billion after SpaceX-xAI deal
Mar 18th 2026
Forbes says the SpaceX-xAI merger boosted Elon Musk's net worth to an estimated $852 billion, making him the first person ever worth $800 billion or more.
- Forbes estimates the SpaceX-xAI merger values the combined company at $1.25 trillion.
- The deal added about $84 billion to Elon Musk's fortune, raising it to an estimated $852 billion.
- Musk is now the first person ever estimated to be worth $800 billion or more.
- SpaceX is now the most valuable part of Musk's holdings after the deal.
- Musk still holds major stakes in Tesla and retains stock options plus a previously approved pay package that could pay up to $1 trillion if targets are met.
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