Nvidia shares rose over 4% Friday to close at a new record high. The stock reached its highest level since October 2025. This rally pushed Nvidia’s market capitalization above the $5 trillion threshold. Nvidia is now the world’s most valuable public company. The company’s valuation peaked at approximately $5.12 trillion during the session.
A broader semiconductor surge fueled by Intel’s strong earnings drove the gains. Intel shares jumped over 20% following a positive revenue forecast. The report boosted sentiment for industry peers including AMD and Arm. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index reached an all-time high. The index extended its record-breaking streak of daily gains.