By Danny Vena, CPA
Publication Date: 2026-01-17 08:02:00
Things are beginning to look up for the artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker.
Last year was a bit unnerving for Nvidia (NVDA 0.29%) stock investors. After a blistering run that lasted more than two years, the stock plunged 37% from an all-time high in early 2025, before rebounding and ascending new heights. The ongoing battle with inflation, concerns about the impact of tariffs on the economy, and uncertainty about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) led to significant volatility for the chipmaker last year.
Nvidia gained 977% over the past three years (as of this writing), as its graphics processing units (GPUs) have become the gold standard for AI processing. After its relentless run, however, the stock is taking a well-deserved breather and currently sits 12% below its peak hit in early November.
A new year represents new opportunities for Nvidia, and the stock could be setting the stage for the next leg of its ascent. At an annual trade event last week, CEO Jensen Huang made an announcement that could have significant implications for Nvidia stock investors and sets the stage for 2026.
Image source: Nvidia.
You want chips with that?
CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show) is the premier technology event, taking place in Las Vegas every January and showcasing product innovations, futuristic gadgets, and advancements in AI. Huang, who is something of a rock star in tech circles, is frequently the event’s keynote speaker, and this year was no different.
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