If you held on to Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock for the last three years, you are probably laughing all the way to the bank. A $10,000 bet made in early 2022 would be worth almost $55,000 today -- an impressive return of 450%.

Since the start of 2023, Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has gained an astronomical 906% as of the time of writing. It's also right around its all-time high right now, but these two facts may scare some investors off. The common thought is, "Nvidia has risen so much already; how can it increase more?"

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has been on a rough ride over the past week, plunging 16% after China’s DeepSeek unveiled its R1 AI model. This

Nvidia stock needs to jump 55% from current levels to hit $200. Consensus estimates are projecting a 50% increase in Nvidia's earnings in fiscal 2026 to $4.45 per share. The Street-high estimate points toward a 101% jump in its bottom line.