Tesla board's $900B Musk pay plan eyes trillionaire status
Inside Tesla's $900B all-stock pay plan for Elon Musk
Tesla board's $900B Musk pay plan eyes trillionaire status
Tesla's board proposes a $900B all-stock pay package for Elon Musk, tied to robotaxis, AI, and profit milestones; a November vote could mint a trillionaire.
2025-09-05T14:15:51+03:00
2025-09-05T14:15:51+03:00
2025-09-05T14:15:51+03:00
The Tesla board has unveiled a compensation blueprint for Elon Musk that, if a string of bold targets is met, could make him the world’s first trillionaire. The package consists solely of stock and is valued at $900 billion on the condition that the company’s market capitalization rises eightfold.To capture the full amount, Musk would need to remain in the role for at least ten years and deliver on a set of operating milestones — from building one million robotaxis and humanoid robots to boosting profit by a factor of 25. Analysts argue the goals are exceptionally tough, given the competitive pressure in autonomous tech and artificial intelligence. The bar is punishingly high, even by Tesla’s standards.The proposal has drawn pushback from some shareholders, who call the award excessive, particularly after a year of sliding sales and earnings. Supporters counter that keeping Musk in place is critical to executing long-term plans, including a Stage IV of the company’s development tied to AI and the energy systems of tomorrow. The split neatly captures the tension between grand vision and near-term delivery.The vote on the new package is slated for November. If it passes, Musk’s influence inside the company would grow even stronger, and his personal fortune could surpass every record on the books.
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Inside Tesla's $900B all-stock pay plan for Elon Musk
Tesla's board proposes a $900B all-stock pay package for Elon Musk, tied to robotaxis, AI, and profit milestones; a November vote could mint a trillionaire.
Michael Powers, Editor
The Tesla board has unveiled a compensation blueprint for Elon Musk that, if a string of bold targets is met, could make him the world’s first trillionaire. The package consists solely of stock and is valued at $900 billion on the condition that the company’s market capitalization rises eightfold.
To capture the full amount, Musk would need to remain in the role for at least ten years and deliver on a set of operating milestones — from building one million robotaxis and humanoid robots to boosting profit by a factor of 25. Analysts argue the goals are exceptionally tough, given the competitive pressure in autonomous tech and artificial intelligence. The bar is punishingly high, even by Tesla’s standards.
The proposal has drawn pushback from some shareholders, who call the award excessive, particularly after a year of sliding sales and earnings. Supporters counter that keeping Musk in place is critical to executing long-term plans, including a Stage IV of the company’s development tied to AI and the energy systems of tomorrow. The split neatly captures the tension between grand vision and near-term delivery.
The vote on the new package is slated for November. If it passes, Musk’s influence inside the company would grow even stronger, and his personal fortune could surpass every record on the books.
