Michael Dell Loses $31.40B in a Day as DELL Slides 9.8%
Michael Dell's net worth fell by $31.40B (9.23%) on July 16, 2026, putting the Dell Technologies fortune at an estimated $308.88B — #2 in the world.
Published · Updated as figures moved · By RealTimeBillionaire Data Desk
Michael Dell lost $31.40B of net worth on July 16, 2026, one of the day's biggest moves among the world's richest people. The swing (-$31.40B, or 9.23%) leaves the fortune at an estimated $308.88B, ranked #2 on our real-time list.
The move traces to DELL, the listed company behind most of the fortune, which fell 9.8% on the day to 412.68 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 $103.25B behind Elon Musk ($412.12B) one spot up, with Larry Page closing in from below at $274.64B.
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.