Michael Dell Loses $15.72B in a Day as DELL Slides 5.73%
Michael Dell's net worth fell by $15.72B (5.34%) on July 30, 2026, putting the Dell Technologies fortune at an estimated $278.75B — #2 in the world.
Published · Updated as figures moved · By RealTimeBillionaire Data Desk
Michael Dell lost $15.72B of net worth on July 30, 2026, one of the day's biggest moves among the world's richest people. The swing (-$15.72B, or 5.34%) leaves the fortune at an estimated $278.75B, ranked #2 on our real-time list.
The move traces to DELL, the listed company behind most of the fortune, which fell 5.73% on the day to 369.64 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 $93.86B behind Elon Musk ($372.61B) one spot up, with Larry Page closing in from below at $250.70B.
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.