This Analyst Thinks Nvidia Stock Can Surge 80% From Here. Should You Buy NVDA Now?

Nvidia (NVDA) has long been the crown jewel of artificial intelligence (AI) chipmakers, riding the relentless surge in demand for cutting-edge GPUs. For years, the stock rewarded investors with massive gains as AI adoption soared. But after an explosive multi-year rally, Nvidia finally hit a rough patch in 2025, with its stock slipping into negative return territory, a rare sight for a company that once seemed unstoppable. 

Several challenges have put the brakes on its momentum. A weakening market, escalating trade tensions, and the rise of cost-effective Chinese AI alternatives have rattled investor faith. Adding to the pressure are concerns over export controls, limiting Nvidia’s access to key global markets. As a result, the once high-flying stock has become the second-worst performer among the “Magnificent Seven” group this year, with only Tesla (TSLA) faring worse.