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Tesla lists Elon Musk compensation at 158 billion for 2025 but it may not be real
Technology
Published on 1 May 2026
Most of it is stock value, not cash
Tesla reported Elon Musk’s 2025 compensation at $158 billion, but the headline number mostly represents the potential value of stock awards. The company stresses that realized compensation can differ sharply from reported figures. Whether Musk actually earns that amount hinges on Tesla’s stock performance and meeting specific operational milestones—he has not cashed in yet.
- Tesla says Musk’s 2025 compensation totals $158 billion
- The figure largely reflects potential stock award value
- Real earnings depend on Tesla stock and milestones
- Musk has not cashed in on the awards yet
Read the full story at The Economic Times
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The Economic Times