Nvidia has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first company ever to cross a $5.5 trillion market value. The chip giant’s shares rose approximately 3% on May 13, 2026, further cementing its position as the world’s most valuable company ahead of tech giants like Google and Apple.
The rally came as CEO Jensen Huang traveled with US President Donald Trump to China ahead of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Nvidia’s Stock Performance
Nvidia shares have been on a remarkable journey:
| Date | Stock Price | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 (Low) | $165.17 | ~$4 trillion |
| May 13, 2026 | $220+ | $5.5 trillion |
| Growth | +33% | +$1.5 trillion |
The stock has risen nearly 20% over the past month, showing continued investor confidence in Nvidia’s AI dominance.
Q1 FY2027 Earnings: What to Expect
Nvidia is expected to announce its first-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2027 next week (May 20). Analysts project:
- Revenue: ~$78 billion
- Year-over-year growth: Significant
- Data center revenue: Expected to exceed $62 billion
The company previously reported $68 billion in fourth-quarter sales, up 73% year-over-year, with most revenue coming from its fast-growing data center business.
Jensen Huang’s Net Worth Soars
According to Forbes estimates, Jensen Huang’s personal net worth increased by approximately $5.4 billion on Wednesday, reaching around $196.1 billion.
This surge helped him:
- Beat Dell CEO Michael Dell
- Rise to third place among world’s richest
- Trail only Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison
Analyst Warning: Stock May Fall After Earnings
Despite the celebratory milestone, analysts have issued a warning ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report. Private financial advisory firm The Motley Fool highlighted that strong results alone may not satisfy investors with very high expectations.
The warning comes after Palantir, America’s biggest defense technology company, reported an impressive 85% jump in revenue to $1.63 billion yet saw shares fall more than 8% in the two days following its earnings report.
“Strong results alone may not be enough to satisfy investors with very high expectations.” — The Motley Fool
Nvidia’s Strategic Partnerships
Nvidia has expanded its AI ecosystem through key partnerships, including a major deal with Meta that allows the company to use Nvidia AI chips and hardware for its growing artificial intelligence operations.
Key Partners Using Nvidia AI:
- Meta Platforms
- Microsoft
- Google Cloud
- Amazon Web Services
- Oracle
What This Means for Investors
Nvidia’s $5.5 trillion valuation represents:
- 24% of total S&P 500 AI sector
- 40% of all semiconductor industry value
- More than 3x Apple’s market cap growth rate
Looking Ahead
With AI demand showing no signs of slowing, Nvidia appears well-positioned to maintain its dominance. However, the upcoming earnings report will be crucial in determining whether the stock can sustain these levels.
Key factors to watch:
- Data center revenue growth
- China market performance amid US restrictions
- Competition from AMD and Intel
- Supply chain stability
Key Takeaways
- Nvidia becomes first company to cross $5.5 trillion market cap
- Jensen Huang’s net worth reaches $196.1 billion
- Q1 FY2027 earnings due May 20 with ~$78B revenue expected
- Analysts warn of potential stock decline post-earnings
- AI chip demand continues driving unprecedented growth
The AI revolution shows no signs of slowing, and Nvidia sits at the center of this technological transformation.
