By Adria Cimino
Publication Date: 2025-11-23 00:10:00
Nvidia stock has climbed 1,000% over the past five years.
Nvidia (NVDA 0.97%), reporting earnings that blew past analyst expectations, once again wowed investors — this is at least the fifth consecutive time that’s happened. The world’s top designer of artificial intelligence (AI) chips has seen remarkable growth thanks to high demand for these essential AI tools.
All of this has powered Nvidia shares higher and helped investors generate big returns. For example, Nvidia stock has soared a mind-boggling 1,000% over the past five years. But in the Nov. 20 trading session, which followed its latest quarterly report, Nvidia stock disappointed investors — the stock fell about 3%. This was amid low expectations for a fresh interest rate cut in December, and separately, as worries about a potential AI bubble continued to brew.
Considering the complete picture, should you buy Nvidia stock after this blowout earnings report? Here’s what history says.
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A focus on the AI market
Before diving into the latest Nvidia numbers, let’s take a quick look at this company’s story so far. Nvidia, seeing the potential of AI, shifted focus several years ago and designed its graphics processing units (GPUs) — AI chips — to specifically serve the AI market. The company got in early on this valuable market and, as a result, secured leadership. Over the past several quarters, this has translated into double- and triple-digit earnings growth and spectacular stock…
