Nvidia Corporation has made history by becoming the first company in the world to achieve a $5 trillion market valuation. The AI-powered chipmaker has surpassed every other global giant, reshaping the world economy with its dominance.
Since early 2023, Nvidia has driven major stock market gains, rewarding investors and boosting the fortune of CEO Jensen Huang, whose net worth has jumped to $176 billion, placing him among the top 10 richest people globally.
AI Boom Powers Record-Breaking Growth
At the heart of the artificial intelligence revolution, Nvidia’s chips power data centers, robotics, and self-driving technologies. The company is now worth more than the entire stock markets of Spain, Italy, the UAE, and the Netherlands combined.
Recently, Nvidia signed major partnerships with Nokia, Samsung, and Hyundai, strengthening its global dominance. Analysts project Nvidia’s revenue to hit $285 billion in the next fiscal year, up from just $11 billion in 2020 — showing how rapidly the AI sector is expanding.
Tech Giants Fuel the AI Race
Global tech leaders like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have pledged to continue heavy investments in AI. Their combined spending on artificial intelligence is set to rise 34% to $440 billion in the coming year, according to Bloomberg data — directly benefiting Nvidia’s growth prospects.
Despite growing concerns of an AI stock bubble, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang and Fed Chair Jerome Powell have both dismissed comparisons to the dot-com crash, suggesting the AI boom has strong long-term potential.
Nvidia Dominates the S&P 500
Nvidia now holds an 8.5% weight in the S&P 500 index, surpassing the combined value of 240 smaller companies. It’s now larger than six of the 11 major S&P sectors, a level of dominance unseen before.
For perspective, Apple’s share once peaked at 7.7% and Microsoft’s at 7.4%. Today, the top seven tech giants together account for over 36% of the S&P 500’s total market value, with Nvidia leading the pack.
Analysts Predict Nvidia Could Hit $8 Trillion
About 91% of Wall Street analysts remain bullish on Nvidia stock. HSBC recently raised its price target to $230 per share, implying a potential valuation close to $8 trillion.
However, some experts remain cautious. Seaport Global’s Jay Goldberg maintains a sell rating, warning of possible overheating in the AI stock frenzy.
Nvidia’s Unmatched Revenue Growth
Among all major corporations, Nvidia’s revenue growth of nearly 60% stands out. Even tech leaders like Microsoft (15%) and Apple (6%) lag far behind. Although its growth has cooled from over 100% in the past two years, Nvidia still dominates the market’s expansion pace.
Jensen Huang’s Meteoric Rise
Nvidia’s astonishing success has catapulted its co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang into global fame. His personal fortune rose by more than $60 billion in 2025 alone, fueled by his 3.5% ownership in the company.
Huang is now seen as the visionary who transformed Nvidia from a gaming GPU brand into the driving force behind the AI revolution.
The Future of AI and Market Leadership
Nvidia’s $5 trillion milestone isn’t just a corporate achievement — it symbolizes a global shift toward AI-led innovation and investment.
While experts caution that no rally lasts forever, Nvidia’s leadership in semiconductors, AI computing, and global tech infrastructure ensures that it remains at the center of the next era of technological transformation.
