Elon Musk’s net worth climbed by $53 billion to $672 billion in 2026 following a $1.25 trillion valuation of SpaceX-xAI, compared to Ford Motor Co.’s market capitalization of $55 billion, underscoring the disparity between Tesla leadership and traditional automakers. Zacks recently raised Ford’s 2026 sales growth forecast to 0.3% year-over-year and earnings growth to 39.5%, increasing EPS estimates by $0.05 to reflect stronger-than-expected operating performance and potential upside from upcoming vehicle launches.