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StocksHigh ImpactUpdated×3•Originally published 25 February 2026•Updated 25 February 2026•

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Nvidia Becomes World's Most Valuable Company Amid Record Profits and AI Capex Surge

Key Facts

1Nvidia's earnings exceeded analyst expectations, driven by record revenue in its data center segment.

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Version 33 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to include Nvidia's status as the world's most valuable company and its record profits driven by surging AI capital expenditure.

Version 23 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to include the specific 75% growth figure for the data center business and to specify that the fiscal fourth-quarter results were released on Wednesday.

Version 13 months ago

What changed: Added expert analyst commentary from Wedbush Securities and shifted the focus from historical results to Nvidia's forward-looking financial guidance.

Nvidia reported fiscal fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, solidifying its new position as the world's most valuable company. Matt Bryson of Wedbush Securities highlighted a 75% surge in data center revenue, reinforcing the company's absolute market dominance. The firm achieved record profits fueled by unprecedented industry-wide capital expenditure (capex) on AI compute infrastructure. This performance makes Nvidia the sole gainer among the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks since the start of 2026, while peers like Microsoft and Tesla have struggled for momentum. Bryson’s analysis underscores Nvidia's role as the primary engine of the current market cycle, driven by relentless demand for AI hardware. The updated results further emphasize a widening performance gap in the mega-cap tech space, centered around Nvidia's pivotal role in the global AI revolution.