Why Is Jensen Huang's Net Worth Falling?

Jensen Huang's net worth is falling because Nvidia shares have dropped, according to several outlets that tied the decline to an AI stock sell-off and reports that he admitted to an affair. He is worth $155.4 billion, down $6.8 billion today, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires data, which ranks him No. 10 in the world.

What are outlets reporting about Jensen Huang's losses?

Several outlets reported multibillion-dollar drops in Huang's fortune over the past two days, each giving a different figure:

• Fortune reported that Huang's net worth dropped $21 billion in an AI rout, and said Nvidia's recovery will be "capped" after he admitted an affair.
• Forbes reported that Huang was the only one of the 10 richest people to lose money on Monday, down $9 billion amid what it called a scandal.
• Business Insider reported that Nvidia stock and Huang's net worth tumbled after what it described as affair revelations.
• The Times of India reported that Huang lost $7.4 billion in 30 minutes and fell two spots on the Forbes rich list.

How much is Jensen Huang worth now?

Huang is worth $155.4 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires data. His loss for today stands at $6.8 billion, less than some of the figures reported earlier.

Where does Jensen Huang's wealth come from?

Huang's fortune comes from Nvidia, the technology company he leads as CEO. Because his wealth is tied to the company, his net worth moves with Nvidia's share price. He is based in the United States. Visit the billionaires page to see how other fortunes are moving.