10 Most Buzzing AI Semiconductor Stocks to Buy in 2026

7. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)

Stock Upside Potential: 27.82%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 264

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the most buzzing AI semiconductor stocks to buy in 2026. On May 20, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO reiterated that NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the largest build-out of artificial intelligence factories. That’s in part because the company runs in every cloud, powers every frontier, and scales everywhere AI is produced.

The remarks came on the heels of the company delivering record revenue in its first quarter of fiscal 2027. Revenue in the quarter was up 85% year over year to $81.6 billion. Operating income rose 147% year over year to $53.53 billion, while net income increased 211% to $58.32 billion. Diluted earnings per share improved 214% to $2.39.

During the quarter, Nvidia returned $20 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. The company also increased its quarterly cash dividend from $0.01 per share to $0.25 per share. For the second quarter, the company expects revenue of $91 billion plus or minus 2%.

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) creates the foundational hardware, software, and platforms that power the artificial intelligence boom. It also provides the comprehensive infrastructure from data center systems to AI software and services that allow industries to train, refine, and deploy advanced artificial intelligence.

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