Nvidia Becomes World's First $4tn Company

Nvidia Breaks the $4 Trillion Barrier

Nvidia has become the first company in the world to reach a market value of $4 trillion, as shares in the AI chipmaker rose 2.4% to $164 on Wednesday. The US-based tech giant continues to benefit from skyrocketing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware.

Nvidia first hit a $1 trillion valuation in June 2023 and has surged since. Its dominance in AI chip production — which many call the "new gold and oil" — has made it a critical player in the modern tech economy.

“This is a historical moment for Nvidia. They are the only game in town.” — Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities

From Underdog to Titan

Just eight years ago, Nvidia’s stock was valued at under 1% of today's price. Back then, it was battling AMD over graphics card supremacy. Today, it powers large language models like ChatGPT and underpins the infrastructure of generative AI.

Navigating Global Risks

In April, Nvidia's share price dipped amid uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war. Yet despite the volatility, investor confidence has remained high, buoying the company's stock throughout spring and summer.

Jensen Huang: The Rockstar CEO

Nvidia’s meteoric rise has turned CEO Jensen Huang into a tech celebrity. Mark Zuckerberg even called him the "Taylor Swift of tech" — especially in Taiwan, where fans line up to meet him as if he were a pop star.

Strong Financials Back the Hype

In Q1, Nvidia reported $44.1 billion in revenue — a 69% increase year-over-year — and 81 cents per share in profit. The results demonstrate how integral AI has become to modern computing and Wall Street’s long-term confidence in Nvidia's leadership.