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Nvidia's $13 Billion Hugging Face Deal Expands Open-Source AI
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Key Takeaways
Nvidia agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, one of its largest acquisitions.
Hugging Face has 18 million-plus users, 3 million models and over 200,000 companies.
The deal aims to expand Nvidia's AI ecosystem and drive computing demand.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA - Free Report) made a major move in artificial intelligence (AI) on Thursday, agreeing to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. The transaction ranks among Nvidia’s largest acquisitions and strengthens its position beyond AI chips and into the rapidly expanding open-source AI ecosystem. Nvidia’s shares gained 1.8% in the session, following the announcement.
Hugging Face Strengthens Nvidia’s AI Ecosystem
Hugging Face operates a widely used platform where developers and companies can access, share and deploy open-source AI models, datasets and applications. The platform has more than 18 million developers, researchers and creators, over 3 million models and more than 200,000 companies using its services. Nvidia said Hugging Face will remain an open platform, allowing developers to choose their preferred models, frameworks, cloud providers and computing hardware.
The deal represents a strategic effort by Nvidia to strengthen its AI ecosystem as major customers, including cloud and technology giants, increasingly develop their own AI chips. Open-source models can also offer lower-cost alternatives to proprietary AI systems, potentially accelerating adoption among businesses and developers. By controlling a major AI development platform, Nvidia could create additional demand for its computing infrastructure while broadening its customer base.
Deal Expected to Close in 2027
Under the agreement, approximately $11.9 billion will be paid to Hugging Face shareholders, while Nvidia will provide up to $1 billion in equity-based retention incentives for employees. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
Comparison With Peers
Nvidia, which currently boasts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), is part of the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry. NVDA’s shares have surged 22.5% year to date compared with 26% growth for the industry. Intel Corporation (INTC - Free Report) and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN - Free Report) , two of NVDA’s peers from the same industry, have gained 148.5% and 46.3% in the same period, respectively. While INTC carries a #3 (Hold), TXN has a #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Bottom Line
Nvidia’s Hugging Face acquisition signals an aggressive push to dominate not only AI hardware but also the software and developer ecosystem powering the next generation of AI.
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Nvidia's $13 Billion Hugging Face Deal Expands Open-Source AI
Key Takeaways
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA - Free Report) made a major move in artificial intelligence (AI) on Thursday, agreeing to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. The transaction ranks among Nvidia’s largest acquisitions and strengthens its position beyond AI chips and into the rapidly expanding open-source AI ecosystem. Nvidia’s shares gained 1.8% in the session, following the announcement.
Hugging Face Strengthens Nvidia’s AI Ecosystem
Hugging Face operates a widely used platform where developers and companies can access, share and deploy open-source AI models, datasets and applications. The platform has more than 18 million developers, researchers and creators, over 3 million models and more than 200,000 companies using its services. Nvidia said Hugging Face will remain an open platform, allowing developers to choose their preferred models, frameworks, cloud providers and computing hardware.
The deal represents a strategic effort by Nvidia to strengthen its AI ecosystem as major customers, including cloud and technology giants, increasingly develop their own AI chips. Open-source models can also offer lower-cost alternatives to proprietary AI systems, potentially accelerating adoption among businesses and developers. By controlling a major AI development platform, Nvidia could create additional demand for its computing infrastructure while broadening its customer base.
Deal Expected to Close in 2027
Under the agreement, approximately $11.9 billion will be paid to Hugging Face shareholders, while Nvidia will provide up to $1 billion in equity-based retention incentives for employees. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
Comparison With Peers
Nvidia, which currently boasts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), is part of the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry. NVDA’s shares have surged 22.5% year to date compared with 26% growth for the industry. Intel Corporation (INTC - Free Report) and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN - Free Report) , two of NVDA’s peers from the same industry, have gained 148.5% and 46.3% in the same period, respectively. While INTC carries a #3 (Hold), TXN has a #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Bottom Line
Nvidia’s Hugging Face acquisition signals an aggressive push to dominate not only AI hardware but also the software and developer ecosystem powering the next generation of AI.