Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Sells $36 Million in Stock, Catches Up to Warren Buffett in Net Worth

Jensen Huang, CEO and co-founder of Nvidia, has sold approximately $36.4 million worth of company stock, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The transaction involved 225,000 shares and is part of a pre-arranged trading plan adopted by Huang in March 2025, allowing him to sell up to 6 million Nvidia shares by the end of the year.

This is the second tranche of stock sales from that agreement, following a $15 million sale in June. In 2024, Huang had also executed a massive $700 million stock sale under a previous trading plan, indicating an ongoing effort to manage his holdings amidst Nvidia’s explosive growth.

Huang’s Wealth Surges on AI Boom

Huang’s net worth has skyrocketed in 2025, largely due to Nvidia’s continued dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his wealth has increased by more than $29 billion since the start of the year — a staggering gain of over 25% in just six months.

As of July 2025, Huang’s net worth reached $143 billion.

This puts him on par with Warren Buffett, the legendary investor behind Berkshire Hathaway, whose net worth stands at $144 billion.

In fact, a report by Fortune noted that Huang briefly surpassed Buffett in real-time net worth after market open on Friday — $143.7B vs. $142.1B, respectively.

Nvidia Becomes the World’s Most Valuable Company

This milestone comes on the heels of Nvidia becoming the first company in history to surpass a $4 trillion market capitalization, overtaking both Apple and Microsoft.

Nvidia crossed the $4 trillion mark on Wednesday, July 10, 2025, and closed above it on Thursday, cementing its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company.

The company’s GPUs (graphics processing units) are critical for training large language models (LLMs) that power popular AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

According to CNBC, Huang also met with former U.S. President Donald Trump recently — a move that sparked conversations around future U.S. tech and AI policy.

Not Just Huang — Nvidia Board Member Also Sells Shares

In addition to Huang’s stock sale, Brooke Seawell, a long-time Nvidia board member and venture partner at New Enterprise Associates, sold about $24 million worth of shares, also disclosed in an SEC filing.

Seawell has been a member of Nvidia’s board since 1997.

While the timing is notable, these types of insider sales are often part of pre-scheduled diversification or estate planning strategies.

Huang Still Holds Over 858 Million Shares

Despite selling tens of millions of dollars in stock, Huang remains Nvidia’s largest shareholder. According to the latest disclosures:

He still owns more than 858 million Nvidia shares, held directly and indirectly through various trusts, partnerships, and investment vehicles.

At current stock prices, this translates to hundreds of billions of dollars in equity, reinforcing his position as one of the world’s wealthiest tech founders.

AI Dominance Fuels Nvidia's Meteoric Rise

Nvidia's rise is largely driven by the global AI boom, which shows no signs of slowing down:

Companies and governments worldwide are investing billions into AI infrastructure, which almost always involves Nvidia’s high-performance GPUs.

Demand for Nvidia’s H100 and upcoming Blackwell chips remains sky-high, as Big Tech players like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft compete to expand their AI capabilities.

Analysts continue to revise Nvidia’s price targets upward, calling it the "picks and shovels" provider of the AI gold rush.

What Huang’s Stock Sale Means for Investors

It’s important to note that Huang’s stock sale:

Does not reflect a lack of confidence in Nvidia’s future, as it was planned well in advance.

Is consistent with responsible financial planning, especially after the company’s stock has gained over 200% in the last 18 months.

Shows that Nvidia executives are locking in gains amid market highs, a common move among tech leaders.

Conclusion

Jensen Huang’s recent stock sale may have captured headlines, but the real story lies in Nvidia’s unprecedented growth and his meteoric rise in global wealth rankings. With the company now leading the AI revolution and reaching record-breaking valuations, Huang is not just building technology — he's building a legacy that rivals the greatest names in business history.

As Nvidia continues to shape the future of artificial intelligence, investors and the world will be watching Huang closely, not only for his leadership in tech but now also for his place among the top billionaires of the 21st century.