By Adria Cimino
Publication Date: 2026-01-26 23:15:00
Nvidia may have some catalysts ahead.
Since the start of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, investors have asked one question with each new year: Can Nvidia (NVDA 0.65%), the world’s AI chip leader, deliver yet another year of outstanding stock market performance? The company has seen its stock soar over the past three consecutive years, in total advancing more than 1,100%.
The reason for this is clear: Nvidia has established itself as a key player in a market marching toward trillions of dollars in value. Analysts expect the AI market to reach about $2 trillion by early next decade. Nvidia is well-positioned to benefit as it sells the AI chips that the biggest tech companies have been flocking to — and Nvidia prioritizes innovation in order to maintain its dominance.
Of course, it’s impossible to guarantee with 100% certainty what Nvidia stock will do this year. Any unexpected event, either specific to the company or industry, or an economic or geopolitical happening, could alter the picture. But we can make predictions based on the company’s growth track record and revenue potential to give ourselves an idea of where Nvidia may be by the end of the year. With this in mind, my prediction is that Nvidia’s stock will reach the following level by the end of 2026.
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The early Nvidia story
Before diving in, though, let’s trace Nvidia’s path so far. The company isn’t new to the scene; Chief executive officer Jensen Huang founded Nvidia more…
