Nvidia Becomes World's Most Valuable Company at $4.5 Trillion
Nvidia, the global leader in graphics processing units, has reached a new milestone. As of early October 2025, its market capitalization stands at approximately 4.5 trillion US dollars, making it the world's most valuable company. This comes after a remarkable 12-month period where Nvidia's stock (NVDA) surged by over 200%, outperforming other stocks in the S&P 500.
Nvidia's impressive growth can be attributed to its diverse applications. Its GPUs power video games, cryptocurrency mining, and autonomous driving technology. However, the company's focus has shifted towards artificial intelligence, a strategic pivot made a decade ago by CEO Jensen Huang. This shift has proven successful, with analysts expecting Nvidia's revenue to exceed its own guidance of $24bn for the first quarter.
Investors have taken notice. Barclays recently increased its share price target for Nvidia (NVDA stock) from $850 to $1,100. Despite a slight slip in share price during early morning trading on Tuesday, anticipation is high for Nvidia's quarterly results announcement on Wednesday. The company is expected to post revenues of around $24bn, a significant increase of $17bn compared to the same period last year.
Nvidia's journey to becoming the world's most valuable company is a testament to its innovative technology and strategic focus on artificial intelligence. With analysts expecting record-breaking results, the tech giant continues to set new benchmarks in the industry.
