Michael Dell net worth: How the billionaire briefly became the world’s second-richest person
Michael Dell’s net worth soared as he briefly became the world’s second-richest person on September 9.
As of September 12, 2026, Michael Dell's net worth is estimated to be $276.5 billion according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires List. Although he surpassed this amount just a day earlier on September 9, Dell's ranking remains as No. 3 globally. His wealth has risen significantly in 2026 due to a surge in Dell Technologies' shares driven by strong demand for AI data center equipment.
Dell, who founded the company at 19 while attending the University of Texas at Austin, owns approximately 40% of Dell Technologies. Recently, he surpassed Alphabet co-founder Larry Page on Forbes' list, but by September 12, his rank fell back to third as other billionaires' wealth changed with market prices. Dell's fortune is primarily tied to Dell Technologies, where he serves as chairman and CEO.
Notably, his personal stake in the company means significant fluctuations in its stock can profoundly affect his net worth. His wealth is not solely derived from Dell Technologies; he also holds considerable investments through his private firm, DFO Management, which includes holdings in hotels and corporate credit. Dell and his wife, Susan Dell, are also prominent philanthropists, having pledged billions for various charitable causes, including a $6.25 billion investment for 25 million U.S. children's accounts and $750 million for a new hospital and research campus at the University of Texas at Austin.
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