Nvidia owner: BlackRock and Vanguard lead the shareholders, with Jensen Huang at about 3.6%
Nvidia is owned by its shareholders. BlackRock (about 7.4% to 8%) and Vanguard (about 6% to 7%) lead, ahead of Jensen Huang at about 3.6%. Huang resigned as CEO on 12 November 2026.
Nvidia is owned by its shareholders: no one controls it, and the largest are the index-fund managers BlackRock (about 7.4% to 8%) and Vanguard Capital Management (about 6.3% to 7.3%), ahead of co-founder Jensen Huang, who holds about 3.6%. Huang resigned as CEO on 12 November 2026 but remains the largest individual shareholder, according to the company’s most recent filing as reported by AFP. 12
Who owns Nvidia? Top shareholders
| Shareholder | Stake | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.43% (13G/A) to 7.95% | Proxy-based and Simply Wall St data |
| Vanguard Capital Management | 7.31% (13G/A) to 6.35% | Proxy-based and Simply Wall St data |
| State Street Global Advisors | About 4.1% | Simply Wall St |
| FMR (Fidelity) | About 3.7% | Simply Wall St |
| Jensen Huang | About 3.6% (870.6 million shares) | 2026 proxy, filed 12 May |
| All institutions | About 70% | Simply Wall St |
Vanguard reports through several entities, so its percentage depends on which are counted: earlier tables that combine them put Vanguard first at about 9.1%. Nvidia has a single class of common stock with one vote per share, so no holder has special voting power. 345
How much of Nvidia does Jensen Huang own?
Huang holds 3.58% according to the proxy filed on 12 May 2026, which lists 870.6 million shares. Of these, 528.5 million shares, about 61% of his stake, sit in a living trust of which he is co-trustee. He sold some shares in 2025 under trading plans, and still holds more shares than any other individual. See our Jensen Huang profile. 36
Who runs Nvidia after Huang’s resignation?
Huang resigned after 33 years as CEO, and the board appointed former Synopsys CEO Harvey Jones as chair. CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO, and Nvidia said it would report quarterly results on 17 November as scheduled. Our report on the resignation has the full timeline. 1
Can shareholders remove management?
German dpa coverage published on 11 November noted that Huang, with 3.6% and no veto right, has less power than the large asset managers: Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street together control more than a fifth of the voting rights. Directors are elected by shareholders and the board appoints the CEO. 7
Who were Nvidia’s founders and early owners?
Nvidia was founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem. The founders held more than half the company before outside investment diluted their stakes, and Huang has held roughly 3.5% since the years after the IPO. Our Nvidia company page covers the history. 8
How much is Nvidia worth?
Nvidia became the first company worth $5 trillion in October 2025, but Bloomberg’s index showed its market value falling below $4 trillion after Huang resigned, when shares dropped about 10% in premarket trading. Huang’s stake was worth about $162.5 billion at the $186.64 close on 6 November, before the fall, according to FourWeekMBA’s arithmetic. His wealth is discussed in our report on the richest people in the world. 3910
What happens next
Nvidia reports quarterly results on 17 November, and institutional holdings will be updated in the next 13F filings in February 2027. For other tech owners, read who owns Apple and who owns Tesla.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the owner of Nvidia?
Nvidia is owned by its public shareholders. BlackRock and Vanguard are the largest institutions, and Jensen Huang holds about 3.6%.
How much of Nvidia does Jensen Huang own?
Jensen Huang owns about 3.6% of Nvidia (870.6 million shares in the 2026 proxy), making him the largest individual shareholder.
Does Jensen Huang control Nvidia?
No. Nvidia has one class of common stock with one vote per share, so no holder has special voting power.
Who is Nvidia’s interim CEO?
CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO after Jensen Huang resigned on 12 November 2026.
