What is NVIDIA Corporation's average annual return?

Since 2000, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has returned about 36.7% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 65.7%.

What were NVIDIA Corporation's best and worst years?

Over 2000–2026, the best year was 2001 (+308.2%) and the worst was 2002 (-82.8%).

How often is NVIDIA Corporation up in a year?

19 of the 26 full years since 2000 were positive — about 73% of the time.

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$194.83−$2.75 (-1.39%)as of market close, Jul 2, 2026

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NVDA returns by year

NVIDIA Corporation has returned +36.7% annually (CAGR) since 2000. Calendar-year, monthly and weekly total returns for NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) below, through July 2, 2026 — the most recent year is year-to-date.

Annualized (CAGR)

+36.7%

2000–2026

Average year

+65.7%

26 full years

Best year

+308.2%

2001

Worst year

-82.8%

2002

Positive years

19/26

73% up

NVIDIA Corporation returns by year (2000–2026)#

Calendar-year returns with each year's path and its dividend contribution (dividend return = total minus price return).

NVIDIA Corporation annual returns by year
Year	Start price	End price	Dividend	Total return
2026YTD	$186.50	$194.83	+0.1%	+4.6%
2025	$134.29	$186.50	+0.0%	+38.9%
2024	$49.52	$134.29	+0.1%	+171.2%
2023	$14.61	$49.52	+0.1%	+239.0%
2022	$29.41	$14.61	+0.0%	-50.3%
2021	$13.06	$29.41	+0.2%	+125.5%
2020	$5.88	$13.06	+0.4%	+122.3%
2019	$3.34	$5.88	+0.7%	+76.9%
2018	$4.84	$3.34	+0.2%	-30.8%
2017	$2.67	$4.84	+0.7%	+82.0%
2016	$0.82	$2.67	+3.1%	+227.0%
2015	$0.50	$0.82	+2.7%	+67.1%
2014	$0.40	$0.50	+2.2%	+27.4%
2013	$0.31	$0.40	+1.4%	+32.1%
2012	$0.35	$0.31	+0.0%	-11.5%
2011	$0.39	$0.35	+0.0%	-10.0%
2010	$0.47	$0.39	+0.0%	-17.6%
2009	$0.20	$0.47	+0.1%	+131.5%
2008	$0.85	$0.20	+0.0%	-76.3%
2007	$0.62	$0.85	+0.0%	+37.9%
2006	$0.30	$0.62	+0.0%	+102.5%
2005	$0.20	$0.30	+0.0%	+55.2%
2004	$0.19	$0.20	+0.0%	+1.6%
2003	$0.10	$0.19	+0.0%	+101.6%
2002	$0.56	$0.10	+0.0%	-82.8%
2001	$0.14	$0.56	+0.0%	+308.2%
2000	$0.10	$0.14	+0.0%	+39.6%

Total return by period

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Methodology#

Returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from NVDA's split- and dividend-adjusted closes. The bar chart switches between annual and monthly periods. Annualized return is the compound annual growth rate over the full period. The current year is year-to-date. See also the periodic table of returns. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.

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FAQ

What is NVIDIA Corporation's average annual return?: Since 2000, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has returned about 36.7% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 65.7%.
What were NVIDIA Corporation's best and worst years?: Over 2000–2026, the best year was 2001 (+308.2%) and the worst was 2002 (-82.8%).
How often is NVIDIA Corporation up in a year?: 19 of the 26 full years since 2000 were positive — about 73% of the time.