Jensen Huang Net Worth Takes a Hit: Nvidia CEO Loses Two Spots Among Top 10 Billionaires

Nvidia Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is falling on Monday following news that the board of directors is investigating an affair between CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese spy.

Huang, with his near-4 % stake in Nvidia stock, saw his net worth plummet about $9.7 billion to about $152.5 billion, according to Forbes. This is a 6% decline from the previous day and the largest dollar decline on Monday.

Huang is listed as the 10th richest person in the world. The billionaire fell two places in the top 10, behind Warren Buffett ($161.1 billion) and Larry Ellison ($158.4 billion).

The Nvidia co-founder briefly fell out of the top 10 after Nvidia stock fell around 7%. Amancio Ortega briefly surpassed him before Huang rejoined the list.

Over the last month, Nvidia stock has fallen by around 22.6%, taking Huang’s net worth down around $45.1 billion.

In a letter to Nvidia employees, Huang apologized to his family and the company.

"I take full responsibility for what I did and the hurt I caused, and I accept the criticism that comes with it," Huang said.

Huang said he hopes to earn back the trust of his family and employees.

"Leading NVIDIA is the privilege of my life. My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility. I am fully committed to NVIDIA and will work to earn back your confidence."

Huang: A Top 10 Regular

Huang’s net worth soared earlier this year as Nvidia shares hit all-time highs last month. His net worth neared $200 billion and he was ranked seventh among the world’s richest people.

In 2025, Huang finished the year ranked ninth richest in the world with a net worth of $154 billion. Last year, Huang gained $40.1 billion in net worth as Nvidia stock increased.

Huang finished 2024 ranked as the world’s 12th-richest person.

Now a regular among the top 10 richest people in the world, the gains in Nvidia stock in recent years have helped make Huang one of the wealthiest people worldwide.

The impact of the affair will take time to figure out, as Nvidia stock could continue to face pressure in the near term and Huang could ultimately be fired or step down from the company he helped co-found back in 1993.

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