Nvidia 's ( NVDA -1.95%) stock hasn't gone on sale often, but when it has dipped slightly since 2023, it has been a no-brainer buying opportunity for investors. While investors may have missed the bottom of the dip when it was down around 25%, is a 10% discount still a good enough price to pay?

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) propelled shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) to incredible gains over the past year, from a 52-week low of $39.23 in 2023 to a high of $140.76 on June 20. This prompted a 10-for-1 stock split, and a 150% increase in its dividend in 2024.

A William Blair analyst cheers Nvidia’s moat and margins — while also weighing in positively on Broadcom and Arm shares.

The average stock price target on Nvidia ( NVDA -1.95%) stock is $153, with a high of $200 and a low of $90. Nvidia's stock currently sits at around $120, which indicates a roughly 30% upside. So, with that kind of upside potential in store for Nvidia, is it time to buy?

Key Takeaways Nvidia shares have exploded this year, but William Blair analysts say there's still an upside opportunity.The firm believes Nvidia has a one- to two-year lead on its competitors in artificial intelligence.

It’s Fed decision day—and it'll be difficult for the chip maker's shares to make gains until investors have more clarity about the central bank's next move.

Nvidia has a growth stock for you. It's difficult to make a 147% return in a matter of months, but that's what Nvidia ( NVDA -0.03%) achieved with a multimillion-dollar investment this year. The investment was one of many AI companies Nvidia decided to back.