Form 4: NVIDIA CFO Gifts Shares, Updates Holdings

NVIDIA's EVP & CFO, Colette Kress, reported a gift of 113,182 common shares and detailed her beneficial ownership structure.

Summary

• Colette Kress, NVIDIA's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reported a disposition of 113,182 shares of NVIDIA common stock.
• This transaction, a gift without consideration, occurred on December 17, 2025.
• Following this transaction, Kress directly beneficially owns 902,052 shares.
• Kress also holds substantial indirect beneficial ownership, including 113,060 shares via a trust, 742,934 shares via a limited liability company, 8,000 shares via immediate family members, and a total of 3,206,636 shares across four Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs).
• The direct beneficial ownership amount of 902,052 shares reflects a prior contribution of 271,592 shares to Grantor Retained Annuity Trust 4.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine insider gift transaction, which is generally neutral. While it represents a disposition of shares, it is not a sale for cash, which mitigates potential negative sentiment. It does not provide new operational or financial performance information.

Negatives

• A disposition of shares by an insider, even as a gift, can sometimes be perceived neutrally to slightly negatively by the market, though it is a common estate planning tool.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this insider transaction report.

Industry Context

This filing reports a routine insider transaction for NVIDIA's CFO, Colette Kress, and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive positioning. NVIDIA remains a key player in the semiconductor and AI industries.

Related Party Transactions

• Disposition of 113,182 shares as a gift without consideration.
• Indirect beneficial ownership through a Trust (113,060 shares), a Limited Liability Company (742,934 shares), and immediate family members (8,000 shares total).
• Indirect beneficial ownership through four Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), totaling 3,206,636 shares, including a contribution of 271,592 shares to Grantor Retained Annuity Trust 4.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: This transaction represents a minor change in insider ownership structure and a negligible dilution effect, primarily for estate planning purposes.
• Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact on these stakeholders is indicated by this filing.

Key Dates

Keywords

NVIDIA, NVDA, Colette Kress, SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Share Disposition, Gift, CFO, Beneficial Ownership, Grantor Retained Annuity Trust