Nvidia CEO Cashes Out: $36M Stock Sale Hits as Company Nears $4T Valuation & CEO’s Wealth Soars
Another day, another tech exec dumping shares at peak valuation.
Nvidia's CEO just offloaded $36 million worth of NVDA stock—right as the chipmaker flirts with a $4 trillion market cap and his personal net worth rockets into the stratosphere.
Timing is everything: The sale comes amid Nvidia's AI-fueled dominance, with its GPUs becoming the gold rush pickaxes of the generative AI boom. Wall Street analysts nod approvingly while retail investors scramble to decode the move.
Bonus cynicism: Nothing says 'confidence in future growth' like a CEO lightening his load before earnings season. But hey—those yachts won't buy themselves.
TLDR
- Nvidia stock trades at $166.46 after reaching a $4 trillion valuation
- CEO Jensen Huang sold $36.4M in shares as part of a preplanned sale
- Huang’s net worth hits $143.7B, nearly matching Warren Buffett
- Nvidia remains the most valuable company amid strong AI demand
- Stock has gained nearly 24% year-to-date as AI adoption accelerates
Nvidia Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) is trading at $166.46 as of midday Friday, following a fresh wave of investor interest driven by AI momentum and CEO Jensen Huang’s latest share sale.
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Huang sold 225,000 shares worth approximately $36.4 million, according to an SEC filing, as part of a prearranged trading plan initiated in March. The MOVE comes on the heels of his June sale, which offloaded $15 million in stock.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang sells more than $36 million in stock, catches Warren Buffett in net worth https://t.co/RLRdea6Pdz
— CNBC (@CNBC) July 11, 2025
CEO’s Wealth Climbs with AI Wave
The chipmaker’s meteoric rise has pushed Huang’s net worth to an estimated $143.7 billion, according to Fortune and Bloomberg. That places him nearly level with Warren Buffett, who stands at $144 billion. At one point this week, Huang briefly overtook the Berkshire Hathaway CEO on Fortune’s leaderboard. His fortune has grown by more than $29 billion since the beginning of 2025 alone.
Despite offloading shares, Huang remains deeply invested in the company, still holding over 858 million Nvidia shares through various entities.
Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Market Cap
Nvidia reached a historic milestone this week, briefly crossing the $4 trillion market capitalization mark during Wednesday’s intraday session, a first for any company. The stock closed slightly below the milestone at $3.97 trillion but remains ahead of previous tech leaders, Microsoft and Apple.
Nvidia has became the first-ever company to hit a $4 trillion market cap pic.twitter.com/tpuamuKanX
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) July 9, 2025
The milestone reflects Nvidia’s dominance in the generative AI sector. Its high-performance GPUs are foundational to powering large language models and AI infrastructure globally. Nvidia is a key supplier to firms including Microsoft, making it central to the tech industry’s AI ambitions.
Insider Sales and Strategic Moves
The CEO’s stock sale isn’t the only insider activity. Board member Brooke Seawell sold around $24 million in Nvidia stock, according to separate SEC filings. Seawell, a longtime board member, first joined Nvidia’s leadership in 1997.
Despite geopolitical risks and ongoing chip export restrictions to China, Nvidia’s growth has continued. Investors remain bullish on its leadership in AI and chipmaking, even as regulatory and trade challenges linger.
Outstanding Returns and Market Leadership
Nvidia’s performance has been staggering across all time frames. Year-to-date, shares have gained 23.98%, far surpassing the S&P 500’s 6.45%. Over the last three years, Nvidia has returned over 1,000%, and more than 1,490% over the last five years.
This performance cements Nvidia as a leader not just in AI hardware but also in shareholder value creation. The company’s ability to dominate a transformative tech trend has fueled investor enthusiasm and driven record-breaking valuations.
Nvidia’s next earnings date has not yet been announced, but investors will be closely watching for updates on revenue, GPU shipments, and AI partnership expansion.
