Unofficially, for the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.33%, the Nasdaq rose 1.14%, and the Dow fell 0.32%

Unofficially, for the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.33%, the Nasdaq rose 1.14%, and the Dow fell 0.32%

NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) has continued to demonstrate robust performance, with shares gaining 3.07% over the past five trading sessions, bringing the stock’s year-to-date gain to 30.42% [1]. This growth is particularly notable given that NVIDIA became the first publicly traded company to reach a $4 trillion market cap in early July 2025 [1].

The company's financials have been equally impressive. In its Q2 earnings report, NVIDIA beat both top and bottom lines, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $1.05 against an expected $1.01, and revenue of $46.74 billion against an estimated $46.06 billion [1]. This strong performance has led to numerous upward revisions in price targets from analysts, including Bernstein, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan, KeyBanc, Morgan Stanley, and Oppenheimer [1].

NVIDIA's success can be attributed to its pivotal role in the AI revolution. The company is the leading manufacturer of critical components such as semiconductors, microchips, and graphics processing units (GPUs) [1]. Over the past five years, shares have gained 1,468.25%, and since going public, NVIDIA’s stock has increased by a staggering 453,125% [1].

Looking ahead, several key drivers are expected to impact NVIDIA's growth and stock performance. First, the company's stronghold in the GPU industry is unmatched, with a market cap of $3.34 trillion dwarfing competitors like AMD and TSM [1]. Second, the demand from leading tech companies—Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft—accounts for 40% of NVIDIA's revenue [1]. Lastly, the AI market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.6% from 2024 to 2030 [1].

Analysts predict a median one-year price target of $210.69 for NVIDIA, representing a 21.00% potential upside over the next 12 months [1]. 24/7 Wall St. forecasts NVIDIA's stock to end 2025 at $176.64, with a high-end target of $192.50 and a low-end target of $82.50 [1]. By 2030, the stock is expected to reach $241.23, with high and low-end targets of $506.80 and $217.20, respectively [1].

In addition to NVIDIA's performance, the broader market saw mixed results for the week. The S&P 500 gained 0.33%, the Nasdaq rose 1.14%, while the Dow fell 0.32% [2].

References:
[1] https://247wallst.com/forecasts/2025/09/02/nvidia-nvda-price-prediction-and-forecast/
[2] https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/09/47449564/dows-gulf-coast-play-draws-more-macquarie-capital-in-3-billion-deal