Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's $158 Billion Fortune

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has seen his net worth balloon to $158.7 billion as the chipmaker's market cap has soared. Huang, who co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and has served as its president and CEO ever since, owns about 3.77% of the company's outstanding shares, making him the largest individual shareholder. Huang's total compensation package for fiscal year 2025 was $49.8 million, up 46% from the prior year. While he isn't known for ostentatious splurges, Huang has given tens of millions to philanthropic causes through the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation.

Why it matters

Nvidia's meteoric rise has made Huang one of the wealthiest people in the world, joining the ranks of the tech industry's elite centibillionaires. His story highlights the immense wealth that can be generated by successful tech entrepreneurs, as well as the importance of long-term leadership and vision in driving a company's growth.

The details

Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and has served as its president and CEO ever since. Prior to that, he worked at computer chip manufacturers LSI Logic and AMD. As of March 2025, Huang owned roughly 3.77% of Nvidia's outstanding shares, making him the company's largest individual shareholder. His total compensation package for fiscal year 2025 was $49.8 million, including a $1.5 million base salary, $38.8 million in stock awards, $6 million in cash bonuses, and $3.6 million in other expenses.

• Nvidia became the first company to crack the $4 trillion market cap in July 2025.
• Nvidia's stock price reached an all-time high in October 2025, keeping the company at the top spot for the world's most valuable company.

What’s next

Nvidia is expected to continue its growth trajectory as the demand for its chips and AI technology remains strong. The company's future performance and Huang's net worth will likely continue to be closely watched by investors and the public.