Michael Dell Earns $35 Billion From Dell’s Best Day Ever—Passing Zuckerberg As 6th Richest
Michael Dell has become the sixth-richest person in the world after a significant surge in Dell's stock. The company's shares rose by 32.1%, marking their best day ever and adding $35.8 billion to Dell's net worth. This increase in wealth allowed Dell to surpass Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the rankings of the world's wealthiest individuals.
- ▪Shares of Dell skyrocketed by 32.1% shortly after trading opened on Friday.
- ▪The stock surge added $35.8 billion to Dell's net worth, now valued at $245.9 billion.
- ▪Dell's new ranking places him ahead of Zuckerberg, whose net worth is $215.6 billion.
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BreakingBusinessMichael Dell Earns $35 Billion From Dell’s Best Day Ever—Passing Zuckerberg As 6th RichestByTy Roush,Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 10:20am EDTToplineMichael Dell became the world’s sixth-richest person on Friday, surpassing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as shares of Dell’s hardware firm paced their best day ever, following what some analysts called “one of the most impressive quarters we’ve seen in our time.” Analysts called Dell’s latest earnings “one of the most impressive quarters we’ve seen in our time covering hardware.”2026 InvisionKey FactsShares of Dell skyrocketed by 32.1% shortly after trading opened on Friday, surpassing the stock’s record intraday gain of 31.6% set in March 2024.The stock surge…
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