Nvidia Reaches $5 Trillion Market Value Milestone Amid AI Boom

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, ETR:NVD) has become the first company in history to reach a market value above $5 trillion, driven by the global artificial intelligence boom. The chipmaker's shares surged as much as 3.4% at the market open, lifting its market capitalization past the $5 trillion mark for the first time. The milestone comes amid optimism about the company's growth prospects in China, with US President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sparking comments that boosted investor sentiment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nvidia's market value has exceeded $5 trillion, making it the first company to achieve this milestone.
  • The company's shares have surged more than 180% so far this year, driven by demand for its AI processors.
  • Bank of America reiterated Nvidia as its top pick and raised its price objective to $275 from $235, citing a "very positive" meeting with CFO Colette Kress.
  • Nvidia's order book for 2025 and 2026 stands at over $500 billion, providing "solid visibility" and strong alignment across the supply chain.
  • The company is maintaining leadership over competitors in both GPU and ASIC design, and its upcoming Rubin architecture remains on track for the second half of 2026.
  • Nvidia is trading at 32 times estimated 2026 earnings, less than one times its projected earnings growth rate, making its valuation "compelling."
  • The company is expected to ship over 10 million GPUs in 2025-2026, supported by ample component supply and demand from customers advancing large-scale AI infrastructure projects.

Statistics:

  • Nvidia's market value has surpassed $5 trillion.
  • The company's shares have surged more than 180% so far this year.
  • The order book for 2025 and 2026 stands at more than $500 billion.
  • Nvidia is trading at 32 times estimated 2026 earnings.
  • The company is expected to ship over 10 million GPUs in 2025-2026.

Sources:

  • Bloomberg
  • Bank of America research report
  • Nvidia Corp press release
  • US President Donald Trump's comments to reporters