
Nvidia Becomes First Company to Reach $4 Trillion Market Value
In a historic financial milestone, Nvidia has become the world’s first publicly listed company to cross a market capitalization of $4 trillion, underlining its position as the undisputed leader in the global AI semiconductor space. The achievement reflects an extraordinary surge in investor confidence driven by explosive demand for AI computing power.
Nvidia Milestone
Shares of Nvidia climbed nearly 2.5% during trading, briefly touching an all-time high of $164. Although the stock settled slightly lower, the upward movement was enough to push the chipmaker past the $4 trillion mark. This makes Nvidia more valuable than many national economies and places it ahead of major global companies, including Apple and Microsoft, in terms of market weight.
AI Dominance
Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs) have become the backbone of artificial intelligence infrastructure, widely used in data centers, large language model training, and machine learning applications. Since reaching the $1 trillion valuation milestone in June 2023, the company has more than quadrupled its value in just over two years, signaling its central role in powering the AI revolution.
Nvidia now accounts for approximately 7.3% of the S&P 500 index, making it the most heavily weighted stock in the benchmark.
Market Value and Financials
In the most recent quarter, Nvidia reported revenue of $44.1 billion, representing a 69% increase year-over-year. Earnings reached 81 cents per share, beating market expectations and reinforcing investor trust in the company’s growth trajectory. The company has projected its Q2 revenue at around $45 billion, further fueling bullish sentiment.
Nvidia’s stock has risen by over 287% in the last two years, and nearly 74% from its April lows, which were partly driven by geopolitical concerns and global trade tensions.
Valuation Risks
Despite its monumental growth, some analysts have sounded caution. With a forward price-to-earnings ratio of around 34, Nvidia remains below its three-year average valuation but is being closely watched for signs of overvaluation. Market observers have drawn parallels to the late-1990s tech boom, cautioning that such rapid rises can be vulnerable to corrections if sentiment shifts or earnings stumble.
Bigger Than Nations
With a valuation now exceeding $4 trillion, Nvidia’s market worth surpasses that of entire stock exchanges in countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico. The company’s growth trajectory has made it a symbol of the modern AI gold rush, capturing both Wall Street’s imagination and global tech leadership.