NVIDIA CORP

NVIDIA provides accelerated computing hardware and full-stack software architectures for high-performance computing, visualization, and artificial intelligence workloads. The enterprise operates across two principal reporting segments: Compute & Networking and Graphics. Offerings include specialized processing units such as graphics processing units, central processing units, and data processing units, complemented by high-performance networking platforms and proprietary developer tools like CUDA. The business targets markets including data centers, PC gaming, professional visualization, and automotive systems. Key customers encompass cloud service providers, independent software vendors, hardware manufacturers, automated vehicle developers, creative professionals, and computer gamers.

Operating as a fabless semiconductor designer, the enterprise contracts third-party foundries, assembly specialists, and packaging vendors primarily across Asia, with ongoing supply chain expansion into the United States and Latin America. Its networking and compute platforms power a majority of systems across the global TOP500 supercomputing installations. NVIDIA maintains corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California.

Summary of the business section of Nvidia's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of the end of fiscal year 2026, we had approximately 42,000 employees in 38 countries; 31,000 were engaged in research and development and 11,000 were engaged in sales, marketing, operations, and administrative positions.”