Nvidia (NVDA) stock
Information Technology · Semiconductors
Nvidia (NVDA) is a Semiconductors company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of October 23, 2026, NVDA closed at $210.96, a market capitalization of $5.09 trillion, the largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $302.97 billion in revenue (+106% year over year) and $127.01 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 26.7x trailing earnings and 13.3x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +16.1% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +56.3% a year
- 52-week range: $164.27 – $243.37
- Gross margin 74.7%, operating margin 66.2%
- Dividend yield: 0.47%, 2 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: A- across 10 metrics
- Largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
NVDA price chart
1Y price change: +15.8% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVDA | -6.5% | +13.4% | +16.1% | +70.1% | +56.3% | +62.4% | +36.5% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1999.
NVDA key statistics
- Market cap
- $5.1T
- #1 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 26.7x
- Forward P/E
- 13.3x
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.91
- Revenue (TTM)
- $303.0B
- +106%
- Free cash flow
- $127.0B
- Gross margin
- 74.7%
- Operating margin
- 66.2%
- Return on equity
- 117.2%
- Dividend yield
- 0.47%
- 52-week range
- $164.27 – $243.37
- Beta
- 2.22
- Price / sales
- 16.8x
- EV / EBITDA
- 25.1x
- Debt / equity
- 0.17x
- Employees
- 42,000
NVDA report card
A-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth105.9%A
- Gross margin74.7%A
- Operating margin66.2%A
- FCF margin41.9%A
- Return on equity117.2%A
- Net debt / EBITDA-0.1xA
- Forward P/E13.3xA
- PEG ratio0.5xA
- Shareholder yield1.3%D
- Share count change / yr-0.5%C
NVIDIA financials
Revenue went from $6.9B in fiscal 2017 to $215.9B in fiscal 2026, growing 46.6% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.9B | $9.7B | $11.7B | $10.9B | $16.7B | $26.9B | $27.0B | $60.9B | $130.5B | $215.9B |
| Gross profit | $4.1B | $5.8B | $7.2B | $6.8B | $10.4B | $17.5B | $15.4B | $44.3B | $97.9B | $153.5B |
| Operating income | $1.9B | $3.2B | $3.8B | $2.8B | $4.5B | $10.0B | $4.2B | $33.0B | $81.5B | $130.4B |
| Net income | $1.7B | $3.0B | $4.1B | $2.8B | $4.3B | $9.8B | $4.4B | $29.8B | $72.9B | $120.1B |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.06 | $0.12 | $0.17 | $0.11 | $0.17 | $0.39 | $0.17 | $1.19 | $2.94 | $4.90 |
| Free cash flow | — | — | — | — | — | $8.1B | $3.8B | $27.0B | $60.9B | $96.7B |
| Buybacks | $739.0M | $909.0M | $1.6B | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10.0B | $9.5B | $33.7B | $40.1B |
| Dividends paid | $261.0M | $341.0M | $371.0M | $390.0M | $395.0M | $399.0M | $398.0M | $395.0M | $834.0M | $974.0M |
| Diluted shares | 26.0B | 25.3B | 25.0B | 24.7B | 25.1B | 25.4B | 25.1B | 24.9B | 24.8B | 24.5B |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into NVDA?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $5.1T and $127.0B of trailing free cash flow, NVIDIA needs to grow free cash flow about 28.4% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 162.9% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 43.1x vs. median 42.4x (10th–90th percentile 14.7x–119.7x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
NVDA dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.47%
- Annual dividend
- $1.00
- Years of increases
- 2
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 20.1%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 4%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
NVDA analyst price targets
58 analysts' average 12-month target is $328.95 (+56% vs. $210.96). Targets range from $180.00 to $515.00. 95% rate it a buy.
NVDA earnings
Next report: November 17, 2026. NVIDIA has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $96.2B (+106% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | $2.09 | $2.22 | +6.2% |
| May 20, 2026 | $1.77 | $1.87 | +5.5% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $1.54 | $1.62 | +5.3% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $1.26 | $1.30 | +3.5% |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $1.01 | $1.05 | +4.1% |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.75 | $0.81 | +8.0% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.85 | $0.89 | +5.3% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.75 | $0.81 | +8.5% |
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NVDA stock FAQ
What is NVDA's market cap?
Nvidia's market capitalization is $5.09 trillion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 1st in the S&P 500.
What is NVDA's P/E ratio?
NVDA trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 26.7x and a forward P/E of 13.3x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 42.4x.
Does NVDA pay a dividend?
Yes. Nvidia pays $1.00 per share a year, a 0.47% yield. It has raised its dividend 2 years in a row. Dividends grew 20.1% a year over the last five years.
How much has NVDA stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, NVDA returned +16.1% over one year, +56.3% a year over five years, +62.4% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is NVDA stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Nvidia must grow free cash flow about 28% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 163% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the NVDA price target?
58 analysts cover NVDA with an average 12-month price target of $328.95, +56% from the current price. 95% of them rate it a buy.
When does NVDA report earnings?
Nvidia is expected to report earnings on November 17, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Nvidia have?
Nvidia has about 42,000 full-time employees, or $7.2 million of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology