Investing in the chip company would have made you a small fortune thanks to the growth of artificial intelligence.
Nvidia ( NVDA 0.34% ) has seen revenue and earnings surge from fiscal 2020 through fiscal 2025 (the company's fiscal year ends in January).
During this five-year period, revenue climbed from $10.9 billion to $130.5 billion, and operating income increased by nearly 29 times, from $2.8 billion to $81.5 billion.
With this kind of growth, the stock has handsomely rewarded investors. Before turning an eye toward the future, how much would you have today if you'd invested $10,000 in shares of Nvidia five years ago?
Historical return
Nvidia stock, including dividends, has returned 1,350% over the last five years through Sept. 18. That performance trounced the approximat