The slowdown in Nvidia stock price growth cut the founder’s profit last year by 27 %.

Brief on Jensen Huang’s payouts – Nvidia CEO

Metric 2024 (last fiscal year) 2023 Total compensation $36.3 million $49.9 million Stock payouts $24.8 million (‑36 %) $38.8 million Base salary $1.5 million $1.5 million Cash payouts (non‑stock) $6 million $6 million

What happened
- Income decline: In the fiscal year ending January 25, Jensen Huang’s total income fell by 27 % compared to the prior year. This is mainly due to a slowdown in Nvidia stock growth.

- Stock – main component of compensation: As the founder of the company with the highest market cap, Huang receives most of his earnings through shares. In 2024 he received $24.8 million in stock, which is 36 % less than in 2023.

- Share price: Nvidia shares rose roughly threefold in 2023 and more than doubled in 2024. By the end of 2025 their growth slowed to just 39 %, affecting the value of his compensation packages.

- Stable cash payouts: Base salary of $1.5 million and other cash payments (totaling $6 million) remained unchanged.

Conclusion
Jensen Huang’s primary income source is Nvidia stock. When its price stabilized and growth slowed, his stock compensation dropped by almost a third, and total annual earnings fell by nearly a third compared to 2023. Cash payouts stayed the same, but a significant portion of his reward now depends on market dynamics.