Stock surges 4.33% to a record high after CEO Jensen Huang unveils next-gen AI technologies; Nvidia overtakes Microsoft amid booming investor confidence in AI-driven growth.
San Francisco | June 26, 2025:
Nvidia Corporation has once again claimed the crown as the world’s most valuable company, reaching a staggering $3.77 trillion in market capitalisation after its shares soared 4.33% to $154.31 on Wednesday. The surge came on the back of renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and strong investor confidence, following CEO Jensen Huang’s presentation of the chipmaker’s latest innovations at its annual shareholder meeting.
With this rally, Nvidia leapfrogged Microsoft Corp., which ended the session with a valuation of $3.66 trillion after a modest 0.44% gain. Apple remained in third place at $3.01 trillion, with its shares climbing 0.63%.
Nvidia’s continued dominance in the AI hardware space has been a key driver of its meteoric stock rise. The company has now gained 17% in 2025, building on a 170% rally in 2024 and an astounding 240% surge in 2023, making it one of the most remarkable growth stories in global equity markets.
At the shareholder event, Huang assured stakeholders that the world is still in the early innings of an AI infrastructure revolution, adding that demand for Nvidia’s high-performance computing products remains robust.
Adding fuel to the bullish fire, Loop Capital raised its price target for Nvidia stock to $250 from $175 while maintaining a “Buy” rating. The firm cited Nvidia’s strategic position to benefit from a “Golden Wave” of AI adoption, particularly across data centers, autonomous systems, and enterprise AI deployments.
Despite its massive gains, Nvidia’s valuation remains relatively grounded in comparison to its recent history. The stock is currently trading at about 30 times forward earnings, according to LSEG data — well below its five-year average of around 40, reflecting rapid earnings growth that continues to outpace its stock price appreciation.
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple have been trading places at the top of the global market cap leaderboard for over a year, with Nvidia now taking the lead again as investor excitement around AI shows no signs of slowing down.
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