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Nvidia’s 10-Year Return Hits 21,690% as AI Profits Soar

The chipmaker’s climb reflects outsized profit growth rather than multiple expansion.

Overview

  • A $1,000 stake a decade ago would be worth nearly $218,000 as of March 20, according to Yahoo Finance.
  • Net income rose from $614 million in fiscal 2016 to about $120 billion in fiscal 2026, which ended Jan. 25.
  • The company’s price-to-earnings ratio expanded roughly 16% over the period, indicating fundamentals drove most of the gains.
  • Nvidia’s GPUs underpin data centers used for AI training and inference, cementing a leading position in the AI infrastructure market.
  • Future results depend on sustained AI investment across the economy, and The Motley Fool’s latest Stock Advisor top-10 list does not currently include the stock.