Nvidia is now a $2 trillion company

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In a historic moment, Nvidia, the renowned artificial intelligence chip designer, has reached a market valuation of $2 trillion. This monumental achievement has placed Nvidia in the exclusive club of American companies with a $2 trillion valuation, joining the ranks of tech giants like Apple and Microsoft.

 

The Silicon Valley firm’s valuation surge is largely attributed to the insatiable demand for its chips, which are integral to the burgeoning generative artificial intelligence boom. Nvidia’s rapid ascent from $1 trillion to $2 trillion in market value occurred in just around nine months, outpacing even the tech behemoths Apple and Microsoft.

 

Nvidia’s growth story is not just about numbers. It’s about a strategic shift in its business model. The company’s gaming unit, which once accounted for 53% of total revenues, now represents just 17%. In contrast, its AI-centered datacenter division’s revenue share has soared from 25% to 78%. This transformation underscores Nvidia’s commitment to pioneering the AI revolution.

 

However, despite its impressive market cap, Nvidia’s current financials reveal a much smaller company than its 13-figure peers. Its $61 billion in sales and $30 billion in net income during its latest fiscal year are the lowest among the six trillion-dollar American firms. Yet, Wall Street remains optimistic about Nvidia’s future growth, projecting both sales and profits to roughly double this year.

 

As we marvel at Nvidia’s remarkable journey, it’s worth pondering: What does this milestone mean for the future of AI and the tech industry at large? How will Nvidia leverage its position to shape the AI landscape? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

 

 

Read more:

• https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-02-23/nvidia-hits-2-trillion-valuation-as-ai-frenzy-grips-wall-street
• https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-stocks-wall-st-extends-151553175.html
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2024/02/23/nvidia-tops-2-trillion-market-value-for-first-time-ever/?sh=5b97683c6b40

 

 

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