The S&P 500 index, which tracks the performance of major U.S. companies, has averaged annual gains of around 10% over decades. However, some individual stocks are outperforming this long-term average significantly, with key mentions including Nvidia, Intuitive Surgical, and Microsoft. As of June 6, 2025, Nvidia’s data center business contributed $39 billion in revenue, accounting for 89% of its total revenue, while Microsoft generated a 13% increase in revenue year over year, reaching a market value around $3.5 trillion.
Specifically, the average annual gains from these stocks are noteworthy: Nvidia is expected to lead in AI infrastructure spending potentially exceeding $1 trillion annually. Intuitive Surgical has over 8,600 da Vinci robotic systems in 71 countries, with 14 million procedures performed. Microsoft continues to grow, especially through its Azure cloud platform and AI initiatives, with a recent forward P/E of 31 and a dividend increase from $2.09 per share in 2020 to $3.24 currently.
