
Nvidia (NVDA) has been at the center of the semiconductor industry since the artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy began. Its cutting-edge graphics processing units (GPUs) are becoming increasingly important as demand for AI computing rises. The company reported another strong quarter and a strong end to its fiscal 2025, fueled by “insane” AI demand. Nvidia’s revenue increased from $4.6 billion in fiscal 2015 to an impressive $130.5 billion in fiscal 2025. Nvidia’s stock price has risen 1,771.6% over the last five years, reflecting this demand for its AI-centric GPUs, particularly the Blackwell architecture.
Despite its results for fiscal 2025, Nvidia’s stock is down 18% this year, driven by recent market dynamics such as geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties with China, which have caused some volatility.