Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) has undeniably been one of the most remarkable success stories in the stock market.

The company's staggering 591,078% return since its 1999 initial public offering, driven by strategic bets on graphics chips and artificial intelligence technology, has catapulted it to the top of the tech world. The stock has surged 217.58% over the past year, 173.78% year-to-date.

But several other large-cap stocks have outperformed Nvidia over the past year. Here are eight of them:

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1. MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) — Known for its heavy investment in Bitcoin, MicroStrategy has seen significant price fluctuations but managed to outperform Nvidia's annual performance.
   • Sector: Technology
   • Industry: Software – Application
   • Market Cap: $26.07B
   • Price: $1,469.43
   • 1YR Perf: 400.85%
   • YTD Perf: 132.64%
     
2. Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) — Carvana's innovative online car sales platform has driven strong performance, especially as the market rebounded post-pandemic.
   • Sector: Consumer Cyclical
   • Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
   • Market Cap: $12.96B
   • 1YR Perf: 337.52%
   • YTD Perf: 109.26%
     
3. Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) — As a leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase has capitalized on the cryptocurrency boom, outpacing Nvidia's growth.
   • Sector: Financial
   • Industry: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
   • Market Cap: $57.94B
   • Price: $235.95
   • 1YR Perf: 324.45%
   • YTD Perf: 35.67%
     
4. Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) — Vertiv's strong performance in the electrical equipment sector has been impressive, showing resilience and growth.
   • Sector: Industrials
   • Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
   • Market Cap: $35.69B
   • Price: $95.34
   • 1YR Perf: 322.98%
   • YTD Perf: 98.50%
     
5. Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) — Super Micro Computer has benefited from increasing demand for high-performance computing solutions, outpacing Nvidia's gains.
   • Sector: Technology
   • Industry: Computer Hardware
   • Market Cap: $53.88B
   • Price: $920.01
   • 1YR Perf: 298.67%
   • YTD Perf: 223.65%
     
6. Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) — Vistra's strong performance in the utilities sector has been notable, with consistent returns exceeding Nvidia's performance.
   • Sector: Utilities
   • Industry: Utilities – Independent Power Producers
   • Market Cap: $30.43B
   • Price: $87.58
   • 1YR Perf: 249.48%
   • YTD Perf: 127.36%
     
7. AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:APP) — AppLovin's mobile app technology has driven substantial growth, making it one of the top performers in the tech sector.
   • Sector: Technology
   • Industry: Software – Application
   • Market Cap: $26.60B
   • Price: $80.84
   • 1YR Perf: 237.25%
   • YTD Perf: 102.86%
     
8. Insmed Inc. (NASDAQ:INSM) — Insmed's advancements in biotechnology and strong market performance have outpaced Nvidia's gains over the past year.
   • Sector: Healthcare
   • Industry: Biotechnology
   • Market Cap: $10.57B
   • Price: $65.58
   • 1YR Perf: 227.90%
   • YTD Perf: 111.62%

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