Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Base Compensation Drops 27% to $36.3M, But Cashes in $141M in Accumulated Stock

According to SEC filings, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's total compensation for fiscal 2026 was $36.3 million, down 27% year-over-year from $49.9 million, primarily due to a 36% decline in equity awards to $24.8 million at grant-date fair value.

However, the accounting figures mask actual cash received. Huang cashed in 1,113,555 accumulated performance shares during the fiscal year, worth approximately $141 million at the time of vesting, according to reports citing disclosure documents. This reflects stock accumulated during the period of significant stock price appreciation.