Nvidia Becomes World’s Most Valuable Company Amid AI-Driven Stock Surge
- tech360.tv
- Jun 26
- 2 min read
Nvidia reached a record high on Wednesday, reclaiming its position as the world’s most valuable company after an analyst predicted a new surge in artificial intelligence demand.
Shares of the California-based chipmaker rose more than 4% to USD 154.10, pushing its market value to USD 3.76 trillion. This move placed Nvidia ahead of Microsoft, which was valued at USD 3.65 trillion after a 0.2% stock increase.
Loop Capital raised its price target for Nvidia from USD 175 to USD 250, maintaining a “buy” rating. Analyst Ananda Baruah said Nvidia is positioned at the forefront of a “Golden Wave” of generative AI adoption.
The rally reflects renewed investor interest in AI-related stocks, which have driven significant gains in the technology sector in recent years.
Nvidia is currently trading at about 30 times analysts’ projected earnings for the next 12 months, below its five-year average of 40, according to LSEG data. This suggests earnings estimates are rising faster than the company’s stock price.
Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple have alternated as the world’s most valuable company over the past year. Apple’s stock rose 0.4% on Wednesday, bringing its valuation to USD 3.0 trillion.
Nvidia has surged more than 60% since its April 4 closing low, when markets were shaken by global tariff announcements from President Donald Trump. The rebound is driven by expectations of trade deals that could ease tariff impacts.
The S&P 500 technology sector index rose 0.9% to a record high and is up nearly 6% in 2025.
Nvidia’s stock hit a record USD 154.10, valuing the company at USD 3.76 trillion
Loop Capital raised Nvidia’s price target to USD 250, citing strong AI demand
Nvidia overtook Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company
Source: REUTERS
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