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New York / Bengaluru: The unstoppable rally in Nvidia shares continues to make waves on Wall Street — and for its CEO, Jensen Huang, it’s been nothing short of historic. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Huang’s net worth has surged by an eye-popping $27.6 billion year-to-date (YTD) in 2025, driven by relentless investor demand for Nvidia’s industry-dominating AI chips.
On Wednesday, July 9, Nvidia became the first publicly traded company ever to cross a $4 trillion market capitalization during intraday trading, as its stock rose 2.8% to $164.42. Although shares later closed just below that level, the milestone underscored how Nvidia has become synonymous with the ongoing artificial intelligence boom — a tech wave some analysts are calling the most transformative since the iPhone launch nearly two decades ago.
A Billionaire’s Windfall
For Huang, who co-founded Nvidia and remains its largest individual shareholder, the rally translated to a $2.47 billion gain in a single day, Bloomberg data shows.
As of July 10, 11:00 AM IST, Huang’s estimated net worth stood at $142 billion, making him the 10th richest person in the world. His wealth has grown more than 24% since January 1, fueled by Nvidia stock’s meteoric rise.
Year-to-date, Huang ranks as the third biggest gainer among global billionaires, trailing only Larry Ellison (+$58.6B) and Mark Zuckerberg (+$51B).
Huang owns approximately 3.5% of Nvidia, a stake now worth well over $120 billion, making him the company’s single largest shareholder.
Nvidia’s Market Domination
Nvidia’s valuation has skyrocketed from roughly $400 billion in early 2023 to a peak of $4 trillion this week, marking a 10x increase in just over two years. According to Bloomberg, Nvidia shares have climbed over 20% in 2025 alone and more than 1,000% since early 2023.
The company now accounts for roughly 7.5% of the S&P 500 Index’s total market cap, close to its largest-ever share of the benchmark index.
Demand for Nvidia’s graphics processors — considered the gold standard for AI model training — continues to outstrip supply, with new contracts and datacenter deployments announced almost weekly.
Although the stock closed below $4 trillion on Wednesday, the milestone is seen as symbolic of Wall Street’s confidence in Nvidia’s role as the backbone of the AI revolution.
FAQs
Elon Musk is currently richer than Jensen Huang. As of July 2025, Musk remains one of the world’s top billionaires with a net worth over $230 billion, significantly higher than Huang’s $142 billion.
Yes. Huang remains the CEO and is actively involved in Nvidia’s operations and strategy. He also continues to hold a significant ownership stake.
Huang owns about 3.5% of Nvidia, making him the company’s largest individual shareholder.
As of July 10, 2025, Jensen Huang’s net worth is estimated at $142 billion, per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Conclusion
The AI gold rush shows no signs of slowing, and Nvidia’s dominance has redefined the global tech and stock market landscape — delivering staggering wealth for its CEO and investors alike. As Huang enjoys one of the most lucrative runs in corporate history, the question now facing stock market watchers is: How much higher can Nvidia — and Jensen Huang’s fortune — go from here?
Sources:
- Bloomberg Billionaires Index (July 2025)
- Bloomberg Markets Data (stock performance, market cap)
- S&P Dow Jones Indices (Index weight)
