Chip maker Nvidia has officially become the world's first $5 trillion company.
The company’s value surged past $211 per share this past week, setting yet another record for the chip maker just months after it crossed the $4 trillion mark in July 2025.
The rapid ascent cements Nvidia’s mission-critical position in the AI economy, driven by explosive demand for its processors, the backbone of modern AI. The company now sits ahead of tech giants Apple (at $4 trillion), Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta.
Nvidia’s stock climbed after the company announced a $1 billion purchase of Nokia shares for a partnership to build "AI-native" 5G and 6G networks. It rose further after U.S. President Donald Trump stated he plans to discuss Nvidia's restricted Blackwell AI chip with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
I discussed Nvidia’s immense growth with SmarterX and Marketing AI Institute founder and CEO Paul Roetzer on Episode 178 of The Artificial Intelligence Show.
The ChatGPT Effect
Just 18 months ago, Nvidia was valued at under $1 trillion. Today, it’s worth more than Amazon and Meta combined.
To put this staggering growth in perspective, Roetzer offered a stunning statistic.
“On November 30, 2022, the day ChatGPT came out, NVIDIA's market cap was $422 billion,” Roetzer says.
That single date marks the beginning of the rapid growth of generative AI, with Nvidia being a key driver and beneficiary of it.
The Leader at the Center of the Success
Much of the company's success and its public persona is tied to its CEO, Jensen Huang. Roetzer notes that Huang's leadership style is as unique as the company's growth.
“The guy's awesome,” says Roetzer, noting his ability to be present and focused. “Any interview you ever watch, he is just in the moment.”
In an industry defined by breakneck speed and immense pressure, that kind of focus stands out, Roetzer said, explaining Huang's grounded approach is a reason to root for the company beyond its meteoric stock price
“I'm happy he's being successful,” says Roetzer. “And I think he's the kind of person we want at the forefront of all of this, for the good of society and humanity.”
Mike Kaput
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