Nvidia, known for its cutting-edge graphics chips, could see an astounding 81% stock price increase if it fulfills its potential as a comprehensive AI ecosystem, according to Evercore ISI. The firm recently rated Nvidia as “Outperform” and set a price target of $1,160, which suggests a 36% gain from its current price. But the real excitement lies in their bull-case scenario, where they predict the stock could soar to $1,540 within a year.

Evercore’s Mark Lipacis argues that the market underappreciates Nvidia’s extensive integration of chips, hardware, and software. He emphasizes that computing eras, which typically last 15-20 years, are often dominated by one company that integrates all aspects of the ecosystem. These companies can see returns ranging from 100 to 1,000 times their initial value.

“Nvidia is more than a chip company; it’s a pioneering force in the AI ecosystem,” Lipacis explained. He believes Nvidia could dominate this new era of computing, driving significant efficiency gains across various industries.

Lipacis’ analysis suggests that Nvidia could control 80% of the parallel processing market by 2030—a market potentially worth over $350 billion. In such a scenario, Nvidia’s earnings per share could explode to $69 by the end of the decade, a stark rise from last year’s earnings of $11.93 per share.

“We believe that the Tectonic Shift to the current Parallel Processing / IoT Computing Era began 5-to-8 years ago, and Nvidia is the dominant ecosystem play in parallel processing. We are only at the beginning phases of seeing the outsized returns this can generate for investors,” Lipacis added.

With Nvidia positioned as a leader in a crucial, rapidly evolving industry, the potential for growth is enormous. Investors might currently see Nvidia as just a chipmaker, but its strategic expansion into complete AI solutions positions it as a central player in the next major computing wave. Evercore’s bullish stance reflects a belief in Nvidia’s continued innovation and dominance in this new era.