Jensen Huang Earns $1 Billion In A Day As Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion: What's His Net Worth?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's fortune surged by over $1 billion in a day as Nvidia's stock hit a record high, reaching a $4 trillion market cap, driven by AI innovations.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang saw his personal fortune surge by more than $1 billion in a single trading day as his company's stock jumped past an intraday market capitalization of $4 trillion, the first public company ever to do so.
Nvidia's Historic Surge
On July 9, Nvidia's share price climbed to a record intraday high of $164.37, lifting its market value over the $4 trillion milestone. Over the past five years, Nvidia's stock has skyrocketed nearly 1,460%, including an 18% gain year-to-date, driven by surging demand for its AI-focused graphics processing units from major tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Alphabet.
Nvidia's landmark valuation places it at the very top of the S&P 500, overtaking Apple and Microsoft. Analysts said that Nvidia is riding the 'front-end of the next Golden Wave" in generative AI and could hit $6 trillion in market cap if growth continues.
How Much Jensen Huang Earned In A Day?
Jensen Huang, who owns roughly 3.5%–4% of Nvidia, reaped massive gains as the company's valuation surged. According to Bloomberg, his net worth now stands at about $140 billion, up approximately $25 billion in 2025 alone. Today's market advance alone added over $1 billion to Jensen Huang's fortune.
In recent months, Nvidia has continued to push boundaries with new breakthroughs, including its Blackwell system. Unveiled in March, Jensen Huang described it as a leap forward that will allow nearly every production to be 'created and brought to life long before it is realized physically."
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