Michael Dell Loses $14.91B in a Day as DELL Slides 5.16%
Michael Dell's net worth fell by $14.91B (4.83%) on July 17, 2026, putting the Dell Technologies fortune at an estimated $293.97B — #2 in the world.
Published · Updated as figures moved · By RealTimeBillionaire Data Desk
Michael Dell lost $14.91B of net worth on July 17, 2026, one of the day's biggest moves among the world's richest people. The swing (-$14.91B, or 4.83%) leaves the fortune at an estimated $293.97B, ranked #2 on our real-time list.
The move traces to DELL, the listed company behind most of the fortune, which fell 5.16% on the day to 391.38 USD per share. Because a billionaire's wealth is concentrated in stock, daily net worth simply follows the share price multiplied by the shares held.
The loss leaves Michael Dell $116.76B behind Elon Musk ($410.73B) one spot up, with Jeff Bezos closing in from below at $269.90B.
Founder, chairman, and CEO of Dell Technologies.
Figures are our real-time estimates, derived from public stock holdings plus a static estimate for private assets — directional, not audited, and they will move again with the next trading session.