Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Sells $15 Million Worth of Stock, Kicks Off $873 Million Sale Plan
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has sold 100,000 shares of Nvidia stock over the weekend, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The sales, worth nearly $15 million based on Tuesday's price, mark the first transactions in a pre-arranged stock sale plan that Huang adopted in March. This plan is part of a larger strategy to sell up to 6 million shares of Nvidia by the end of 2025, potentially generating $873 million at current prices.
Despite this sale, Huang retains a substantial ownership stake in Nvidia, holding more than 800 million shares. His net worth is estimated at around $126 billion, placing him 12th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This recent stock sale follows a similar move last year when Huang sold $700 million worth of Nvidia shares under a prearranged plan.
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Nvidia’s Growth and AI Market Dominance
Nvidia’s stock has seen impressive growth, soaring over 800% since the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in December 2022. This surge has highlighted the increasing demand for Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs), which are critical for powering artificial intelligence services like ChatGPT. As the market for AI chips continues to expand, Nvidia remains a key player, with its latest generations of AI GPUs in high demand.
In addition to its success in the AI sector, Nvidia’s stock has increased 9% in 2025, despite challenges posed by export control restrictions that could limit its foreign market share. Nvidia reported a remarkable 69% increase in revenue during its first-quarter earnings, totaling $44 billion for the quarter, reinforcing the company’s continued growth and leadership in the AI chip market.
Looking Ahead
Huang’s recent stock sale and Nvidia's ongoing success underscore the company’s central role in the rapidly growing AI market. Despite the challenges, including regulatory hurdles, Nvidia remains a dominant force in the technology sector, with its chips continuing to be in high demand as global AI development accelerates.
