Jensen Huang, Nvidia co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, has lost $7.8 billion in 24 hours, as his estimated net worth fell to $154.4 billion, amid renewed scrutiny surrounding the leadership of the artificial intelligence chipmaker.
According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires ranking as of November 9, 2026, Huang’s fortune declined by 4.81 per cent from approximately $162.2 billion, pushing him to the 10th position among the world’s richest people.
The decline comes amid reports that Nvidia’s board has launched an independent investigation into allegations concerning Huang’s relationship with a woman suspected of having links to Chinese intelligence.
The reported investigation has raised questions about potential corporate security risks and whether sensitive company information could have been exposed. However, there has been no public confirmation that Nvidia’s confidential information was compromised.
Huang’s wealth is largely tied to his approximately four per cent ownership stake in Nvidia, making his personal fortune particularly sensitive to fluctuations in the company’s share price.
Forbes estimates that Huang’s net worth dropped from $162.2 billion to $154.4 billion, representing a $7.8 billion loss within a single day.
The decline comes at a time when Nvidia is facing increased attention over reports of the board’s investigation into Huang’s alleged relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence operative.
Reports indicate that the investigation followed Huang’s admission of an extramarital affair, prompting concerns about possible exposure of sensitive corporate information.
Beyond the personal controversy, Nvidia continues to navigate geopolitical and regulatory challenges, particularly US restrictions on the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
Despite these developments, Huang’s latest wealth decline is closely linked to movements in Nvidia’s stock price, which remains the principal driver of his billionaire status.
Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 alongside Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem and has served as its president and chief executive officer since the company’s establishment.
Nvidia went public in 1999, with Huang retaining an ownership stake that has since become the foundation of his multibillion-dollar fortune.
Initially recognised for developing graphics processing units (GPUs) used primarily in computer gaming, Nvidia has expanded into artificial intelligence, data centres and high-performance computing.
Its GPUs have become essential infrastructure for technology companies developing and operating advanced artificial intelligence models, positioning Nvidia at the centre of the global AI boom.
Under Huang’s leadership, the company’s market capitalisation surpassed $5 trillion in 2025, reflecting the extraordinary demand for AI computing infrastructure.
This growth has propelled Huang into the ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals, alongside technology billionaires whose fortunes are largely linked to their holdings in publicly traded companies.
The latest $7.8 billion decline is not the first time Huang has experienced a massive reduction in his personal fortune following a downturn in Nvidia’s share price.
In February 2025, Huang lost $9.5 billion in a single day, bringing his estimated net worth to $150.1 billion after Nvidia shares fell 8.5 per cent amid concerns about the company’s profit margin outlook.
Similarly, in September 2024, he suffered a $10 billion wealth decline within 24 hours following a 9.5 per cent drop in Nvidia’s share price. The decline came amid a broader semiconductor sell-off and concerns surrounding a US antitrust investigation.
However, Nvidia’s market rallies have also generated substantial gains for its chief executive.
In June 2025, Huang added $5.5 billion to his fortune in a single day as Nvidia shares rallied, lifting his estimated net worth to approximately $134 billion.
In July 2025, Nvidia became the first publicly traded company to achieve a $4 trillion market valuation, driven by growing global demand for artificial intelligence chips.
