This year, Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Elon Musk as the world’s third-richest person, with a net worth of $175 billion. Despite seeing a decrease of $55 billion, Musk remains the fourth-richest person in the world, with a net worth of $174 billion. The surge in Zuckerberg’s wealth is attributed to the soaring stock value of Meta Platforms, where he owns about 13% of the company. In contrast, Tesla’s shares have plummeted.
Zuckerberg’s net worth has edged past Musk’s, currently standing at $175 billion compared to Musk’s $174 billion. This shift in fortunes reflects the dynamics of the stock market and the performance of their respective companies. Despite their past conflicts and rumored feuds, including a never-materialized cage match, Zuckerberg and Musk continue to be key figures in the tech industry. Their diverging fortunes reflect their different approaches to business and investment.