NVIDIA is a leading technology company. It was founded by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem in 1993 in California, the United States. The company focuses on producing Graphic Processing Units (GPU) for computers and games which have had a significant impact on the computer and gaming industries.
IPO
On January 22, 1999, NVIDIA conducted its IPO by issuing 3.5 million shares at a price of $12 per share, raising a total of $37.3 million from the market. This enabled the company to expand and further develop its GPU products and other technologies.
Current market price of the company
As of September17, 2025, NVIDIA's share price has increased to $174.88, pushing its market capitalisation to $4 trillion. It became the first technology company in market history to achieve such a valuation and has also attracted investments from major companies such as Microsoft, Google and Meta for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.
How would your financial situation change if you had invested long-term in NVIDIA shares?
For example: If an investor had invested $1,000 in NVIDIA shares on August 31, 2020 at a price of $13.33 per share, which is equivalent to 75 shares, then as of September 17, 2025, the share price would have increased to approximately $174.88. Therefore, upon selling the shares, the investor would receive about $13,349 in total, meaning he or she would have gained 12 times the original investment within just 5 years.
Expanding leading services and products
After entering the stock market, NVIDIA has expanded many leading services and products to meet global demand, such as:
- NVIDIA GeForce: Graphics cards for computers and gaming that deliver high-quality, fast 3D images and videos, allowing users to enjoy smooth gaming and applications experience.
- NVIDIA Tesla and Data Center GPU: Products designed for high-performance computing and AI application in data centres, enhancing the speed and efficiency of conventional CPUs in processing complex data.
- NVIDIA Drive: A technology platform for the automotive industry to develop autonomous driving systems, improving both safety and travel convenience.
- AI and Machine Learning Platforms: Software and hardware solutions that support companies and institutions in developing high-performance AI and machine learning application across various sectors such as healthcare, commerce and industry.
- NVIDIA Omniverse: A 3D platform that enables multiple users to collaborate online to design new projects or products in a virtual 3D environment, making it easier to review and refine before launching an actual project.
NVIDIA is no longer just a GPU manufacturer, it has become a leading technology company with significant influence in the global gaming, computing, automotive, healthcare and digital industries.
What is a stock split?
A stock split is the division of existing shares into smaller shares to make the price per share more affordable. This allows investors to buy and sell share more easily. However, the market value of the shares (Market Capitalisation) remains unchanged.
NVIDIA Stock Split in 2021 and 2024
On July 20, 2021, NVIDIA carried out a 4-for-1 stock split. This reduced the price of each share to one-fourth of its original value, meaning the price per share was divided by 4. As a result, if you held 1 share before the stock split, you would own 4 shares after the split.
Then, on June 10, 2024, NVIDIA implemented another 10-for-1 stock split, meaning that if you owned 1 share before the second stock split, you would receive 10 shares afterward. Both stock splits aim to make the shares more affordable and boost trading activity in the market, thereby improving liquidity and market efficiency.
Investing in NVIDIA from 2021 to 2025
From July 2021 to September 2025, NVIDIA’s stock price increased by approximately 200% to 300% after its stock split. This growth was not solely due to the stock split but also driven by strong investor interest in AI, rising demand for GPU and Data Center and investments from major companies. These factors contributed to better-than-expected financial results, which in turn boosted investor confidence.
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References:
- NVIDIA Corporate Timeline (Official)
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/about-nvidia/corporate-timeline/
- Britannica - NVIDIA Corporation History and GPUs
https://www.britannica.com/money/NVIDIA-Corporation
Prepared by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia, Department of Research, Training, Securities Market Development and International Relations
