Mark Zuckerberg beats Jeff Bezos, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani in billionaire race, trail only from THIS man, Meta CEO’s net worth now is…

Mark Zuckerberg made a bold power move by announcing Meta's first-ever quarterly dividend, alongside a massive $50 billion stock buyback.

New Delhi: The meteoric rise of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the billionaire rankings is nothing short of spectacular. For the first time, he has surpassed Jeff Bezos to become the world’s second-richest person, driven by Meta’s soaring stock value and strategic financial decisions. Now, Zuckerberg trails only Elon Musk on the list.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the net worth of Mark Zuckerberg has now reached USD 206 billion. The company has witnessed an unprecedented rise in the value of stock (all-time high of $590 per share), marking a staggering 70 percent increase since the beginning of the year.

Meanwhile, Amazon’s stock took a 11 percent nosedive in February, slashing USD 23 billion from Jeff Bezos‘ fortune and clearing the way for Zuckerberg to seize the No. 2 spot. But beyond the numbers, it’s a series of bold strategic decisions that have propelled Zuckerberg to this level.

Mark Zuckerberg made a bold power move by announcing Meta’s first-ever quarterly dividend, alongside a massive $50 billion stock buyback. These decisions reassured investors, demonstrating the company’s financial strength and commitment to returning profits to shareholders.

This strategy has allowed Zuckerberg to add $78 billion to his fortune this year alone—more than any other billionaire, including Jensen Huang (Nvidia), who is riding the semiconductor boom.

Could Zuckerberg Overtake Elon Musk?

With a fortune of USD 256 billion, Elon Musk still maintains a strong lead over Mark Zuckerberg. However, with Meta’s rapid growth and Tesla’s uncertain outlook, the competition remains intense. If Zuckerberg continues this trajectory, he could challenge for the top spot and become the world’s richest person. One thing is clear: he’s never been this close.