Jeff Bezos Becomes Second-Richest with $372 Billion Net Worth

Jeff Bezos has emerged as the world's second-richest individual, with a net worth of $372 billion, reflecting a $122 billion increase over the past year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This represents a 48.7% rise from 2025.

Bezos, aged 62, saw a $7.31 billion increase in his wealth in the latest assessment, equivalent to a 2% gain. He is now positioned ahead of Alphabet co-founder Larry Page and behind Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whose fortune is estimated at $1.02 trillion.

The increase in Bezos' wealth is attributed to the growing valuations of privately held space exploration companies. His fortune is significantly supported by his holdings in Amazon, Blue Origin, and the artificial intelligence startup Prometheus, which raised $10 billion in September at a post-money valuation of $140 billion.

Bezos owns approximately 93% of Blue Origin, contributing about $85 billion to his estimated fortune in October 2026. Additionally, Prometheus, co-founded by Bezos in 2025, raised funds at a $41 billion valuation in June 2026, with Bezos holding around 35% of the company.