Is Nvidia the Top Artificial Intelligence Stock to Own in 2026?

Nvidia has delivered incredible results over the past three years.If you look at lists discussing the top artificial intelligence (AI) stocks for 2026, you'll likely find a theme: Nvidia (NVDA +0.70%) is included, or it's specifically talked about not being included. That's because Nvidia has been one of the best-performing stocks over the past few years, and is the poster child of the AI buildout.However, 2025 wasn't as impressive for Nvidia as it was for other AI stocks, as it has risen around 35% so far ...