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Musk's Net Worth Soars Past $700B on Restored Options
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Elon Musk's net worth surpassed $700bn following restored Tesla stock options.
- Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Musk's $139bn 2018 Tesla stock options.
- Musk's social media platform X saw him declare himself 'vindicated'.
Elon Musk has achieved a new financial record, with his net worth exceeding $700bn as of Friday, December 19, 2025. This unprecedented valuation is largely attributed to the Delaware Supreme Court's recent decision to reinstate his 2018 Tesla stock options, worth an immense $139bn.
The court's ruling reversed a lower court's decision from earlier in 2024, which had invalidated the compensation package. The state supreme court found that rescinding the pay left Musk uncompensated for his extensive work over six years and deemed the initial verdict improper.
Musk himself expressed a sense of vindication on his social media platform X. If he exercises all his reinstated options, his Tesla ownership stake could increase significantly, further solidifying his position as the world's wealthiest individual.
