Nvidia Insiders Cash Out $1B as Stock Hits Record High

As Nvidia’s stock price climbs into uncharted territory, some of the company’s top insiders are heading for the exits—at least when it comes to their personal holdings.

According to a recent report, Nvidia insiders have sold over $1 billion worth of stock over the past year, with about half of those sales taking place in just the last month. That timing coincides with a five-day rally and fresh all-time highs, even as the market shrugged off geopolitical turbulence.

CEO Huang Leads the Sell-Off
At the center of the action is CEO Jensen Huang, who recently unloaded $15 million in shares as part of a prearranged plan announced in March to sell up to 6 million shares by year-end—a plan worth over $900 million. Last year alone, Huang sold more than $700 million in stock.

Despite the massive cash-outs, Nvidia's stock is still on a tear—up 17% year-to-date and 44% in the last three months, even amid challenges like export restrictions on AI chips to China and mounting global competition.

VerityData, a research firm tracking insider activity, attributes the uptick in stock sales to Nvidia crossing the $150 per share threshold, which triggered a flood of activity. As Nvidia briefly reclaimed its title as the world’s most valuable company, insiders apparently decided it was a good time to take some chips off the table.

What’s the Risk?
Massive insider selling often raises eyebrows. While it's not unusual for executives to periodically liquidate stock, the timing and volume here may cause investors to wonder: Is this peak Nvidia?

For now, the company isn’t commenting. But with Huang’s $138 billion net worth riding on the company’s long-term success, it’s safe to say he’s still very much all-in—just maybe not as much as he was a few months ago.


​Bottom line: As Nvidia soars on AI momentum, its own executives are locking in gains. Whether that’s smart timing or a flashing caution light remains to be seen—but Wall Street is watching.