Tesla shareholders face a make-or-break vote this Thursday: approve Elon Musk’s mind-blowing pay package and potentially crown him the richest human ever, or reject it — risking the CEO walking away.
The plan? Musk could snag 423.7 million Tesla shares over 10 years — a payout that could hit $1 trillion if Tesla hits a jaw-dropping $8.5 trillion market cap — up 466% from today. 💸
But 2025 hasn’t been easy. Tesla’s revenue and profits have plummeted, and global EV demand is stagnant without U.S. government incentives.
To reach this stratospheric goal, Tesla must reinvent itself: from a pure EV company to a self-driving, robotaxi, humanoid-robot powerhouse. These innovations are still in development, meaning Musk might earn nothing unless he overcomes massive hurdles.
Wall Street is divided. Some see Musk as Tesla’s most valuable asset, the only leader capable of steering the company into the autonomous future. Others, including major funds and advisory firms, argue the pay package is too massive, too vague, and too risky, threatening current shareholders.
Musk’s response? Sharp and unapologetic. He calls critics “corporate terrorists” and insists the payout isn’t about personal wealth — it’s about control and vision.
The stakes couldn’t be higher: if shareholders say no, Musk might walk away, leaving Tesla at a crossroads where its future and faith in its founder collide.
💥 Thursday’s vote could change history — for Musk, Tesla, and the entire billionaire landscape.