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.

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?"

While the demand is there, it's clear that's not the sole reason why Nvidia's RTX 50 series is impossible to find in stores. Many retailers received fairly low stock quantities, as Nvidia reportedly experienced manufacturing issues.

Nvidia stock is selling off after a Chinese start-up called DeepSeek claims to have built a superior AI model using old, antiquated hardware. Investors are now questioning what demand will look like for Nvidia's newest,