NVIDIA Makes Intel Its Top Holding with $7.9B Stake After 50% Rally
NVIDIA acquired 214 million Intel shares valued at $7.9 billion, making Intel its largest public equity holding (61% of portfolio). Since the September 2025 $5 billion purchase at $23.28 per share, Intel stock has surged nearly 50%, including a 23% jump after the initial announcement.
1. NVIDIA Acquires Significant Intel Stake
At the end of Q4, NVIDIA held over 214 million Intel shares valued at $7.9 billion, representing 61% of its public equity portfolio. The investment originated from an initial $5 billion purchase in September 2025 at $23.28 per share.
2. Surge in Intel Stock Performance
Intel stock has climbed nearly 50% since NVIDIA’s investment announcement, including a 23% spike following the press release. The rally underscores investor confidence tied to NVIDIA’s endorsement of Intel’s role in AI infrastructure.
3. Strategic Collaboration on CPU Integration
The NVIDIA–Intel partnership aims to integrate Intel’s x86 CPUs into NVIDIA’s data center and personal computing products. This collaboration positions Intel to compete more effectively against Arm-based architectures in the data center market.