NVIDIA Performance Over 10 years

NVIDIA (NVDA)

Over the last 10 years, NVIDIA moved from $0.9327 to about $216.61. All in, roughly +23122.7% total return, or about 72.4% annualized. Overall, this window was volatile on balance, with serious dips before the finish.

Price today

$216.61

+23122.7% over 10 years

What this means

  • The chart shows the sequence of gains and losses—not just the headline return.
  • Different start dates in the same asset can feel very different even with similar endpoints.
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results.

NVIDIA 10 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.

You can use this performance snapshot to sanity-check long‑term returns and drawdowns for NVIDIA before exploring scenarios or comparisons.

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Equity investors and analysts use this page to evaluate long‑term returns and drawdowns for NVIDIA before comparing it against indexes or peers.

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Key performance metrics

Total return
23122.7%
CAGR
72.4%
Max drawdown
-66.4%
Best year
245.9%
Worst year
-51.5%
Volatility
89.2%
Avg annual return
89.1%

Data through 2026-04-27.

Historical context

This page summarizes how NVIDIA performed over the selected period using historical daily closing prices. Equity returns can be influenced by earnings growth, valuation changes, dividends where available, buybacks, and broader market conditions.

What to explore next

Key takeaways

NVIDIA increased 23122.7% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • NVIDIA returned +23122.7% over 10 years
  • Average annual return was +89.1%
  • Worst drawdown was -66.4%

Yearly performance

Year2017
Price$4.84
Annual return+81.3%
Year2018
Price$3.34
Annual return-31.0%
Year2019
Price$5.88
Annual return+76.3%
Year2020
Price$13.06
Annual return+121.9%
Year2021
Price$29.41
Annual return+125.3%
Year2022
Price$14.61
Annual return-50.3%
Year2023
Price$49.52
Annual return+238.9%
Year2024
Price$134.29
Annual return+171.2%
Year2025
Price$186.50
Annual return+38.9%
Year2026
Price$216.61
Annual return+16.1%

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation designs graphics processors and chips for gaming, data centers, and AI. It is a leading technology stock.

NVIDIA is a large‑cap growth stock, so results can be sensitive to earnings surprises, valuation shifts and broader sentiment toward its sector.

From2016-04-27
To2026-04-27

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices from 2016-04-27 to 2026-04-27.

How performance is measured

  • Total return reflects the change in historical price over the selected period.
  • CAGR shows the compound annual growth rate over the same time window.
  • Maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline during the period.
  • Volatility reflects how widely returns moved over time.
  • Dividends and split adjustments may be included where supported by the data source and asset type.
  • This page is for educational and informational purposes only.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Results are nominal and do not account for inflation.

Final verdict

Best for time-window evaluation: see how this span looked in isolation, then contrast with other periods or tickers on the site. It is context, not a forecast. Educational only.

FAQ

What does total return mean?
Total return is the percentage change in price between the start and end of the selected period.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR is the annualized return over the full period, smoothing the result into a single yearly rate.
What is maximum drawdown?
Maximum drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough decline observed during the selected time window.
Where does the data come from?
The page uses historical daily closing prices from third-party market data providers used across CalculatorInvest tools.
Is this financial advice?
No. This page is for educational and informational purposes only.