Nvidia Surpasses $5 Trillion Market Value
In a remarkable milestone, Nvidia has become the first company to achieve a $5 trillion market capitalization. This comes just four months after crossing the $4 trillion mark, demonstrating the tech giant’s impressive growth rate. As of Wednesday, Nvidia’s stock was up over 4%, with shares topping $210 – more than the $205.76 required to hit a $5 trillion market value. This value places Nvidia ahead of all of its competitors, including AMD, Intel, Micron, and Qualcomm. Furthermore, Nvidia’s market value now surpasses entire sectors of the S&P 500, such as utilities and consumer staples, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The Rise of Nvidia
Nvidia’s rapid growth is a testament to the company’s strategic shift over the past decade. Initially known for their graphics cards, Nvidia has transitioned into manufacturing AI chips, effectively positioning itself at the center of the AI boom. This shift has certainly paid off, with the company’s stock growing more than 50% year-to-date and over 1,500% over the past five years.
“A $5 trillion market cap would have been unimaginable a few years ago,” says Keith Lerner, chief investment officer and chief market strategist at Truist Advisory Services. “The market is certainly putting a lot of stock into the idea that AI will be transformational.”
Continued Investment in the Future
Nvidia’s historic jump in value occurred shortly after CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company expects to bring in $500 billion in AI chip orders and build seven supercomputers for the U.S. government. Furthermore, Nvidia revealed a $1 billion stake in Nokia to develop next-generation 6G cellular technology using Nvidia’s chips. These announcements indicate Nvidia’s commitment to playing a significant role in America’s tech infrastructure.
Comparative Market Values
Nvidia’s $5 trillion market capitalization significantly outpaces that of tech giants Microsoft and Apple, each valued around $4 trillion. Nvidia first reached a $2 trillion market value in March 2024, which quickly escalated to $3 trillion in June 2024 and $4 trillion in early July of the same year. Microsoft joined the $4 trillion club later in July, followed by Apple earlier this week.
Impact on CEO’s Net Worth
Huang’s net worth has seen a dramatic increase in line with Nvidia’s market value growth. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Huang’s net worth stands at approximately $180 billion, a significant increase of nearly $68 billion from the start of the year. The majority of Huang’s fortune is tied up in his stake in Nvidia, of which he owns about 3.5%, as per an October 2025 filing.
Co-founding Nvidia in 1993, Huang has been at the helm as CEO since the company’s inception, guiding it through one of the most remarkable business pivots in history.
Source: Entrepreneur
