Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is the world's richest person by a significant margin. While some of the other billionaires have watched their wealth decline in 2026, Musk is gaining. Here's how his net worth stacks up compared to the automotive sector. Elon Musk Net Worth Rises in 2026 The top 10 richest people in the world have lost a combined $45.6 billion in net worth so far in 2026, reflecting declines in technology stocks. Musk has navigated through the trend thanks to the