Larry Page Rises to World’s Second-Richest Spot as Alphabet’s AI Boom Continues
Google co-founder Larry Page has officially become the world’s second-richest individual , strengthened by unprecedented growth in Alphabet’s market value. His wealth, now estimated at $255 billion , places him just behind Elon Musk and highlights the global surge of investment into artificial intelligence technologies.
Sharp Wealth Increase Over Two Years
Page’s financial rise has been rapid and dramatic. In 2024, his estimated net worth stood at roughly $114 billion. This figure jumped to $144 billion early in 2025, before skyrocketing to its current level following a strong market rally. A single-day valuation increase of nearly 6% provided the final push, propelled by investor optimism surrounding Alphabet’s AI-led expansions.
Alphabet Drives New Tech Wealth Landscape
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has risen over 83% in the last six months and nearly 88% year-on-year , trading recently at $318.5 per share. Its total valuation now sits near $3.82 trillion , edging closer to the $4 trillion mark. Analysts attribute the surge to impressive quarterly earnings and widespread acceptance of the Gemini 3 AI ecosystem , which strengthened Alphabet’s competitive edge in machine intelligence.
By contrast, Oracle’s declining stock has pushed Larry Ellison into third position, highlighting shifting confidence within the tech sector as AI adoption becomes central to market momentum.
Exam-Oriented Facts
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Larry Page’s wealth stands at $255 billion , making him the world’s 2nd richest.
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Alphabet’s valuation is near $3.82 trillion , close to the $4T milestone.
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Alphabet shares have gained 80%+ in six months .
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Elon Musk remains the richest with over $475 billion .
Month: Current Affairs - November 26, 2025
Category: Global Rich List Rankings