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Nvidia Crushes Earnings as AI Chip Demand Hits Record Highs

Nvidia Shatters Earnings Expectations as AI Chip Demand Soars

Nvidia shares surged over 5% on Wednesday after the chipmaker delivered stellar quarterly results, crushing Wall Street expectations amid what CEO Jensen Huang called “off the charts” demand for artificial intelligence processors.

Key Takeaways

  • Record quarterly revenue of $57 billion with $31.9 billion profit
  • Current quarter forecast at $65 billion, $3 billion above expectations
  • Data center GPU division drove majority of revenue
  • Company valuation exceeds $4.5 trillion

AI Bubble Concerns Addressed

Despite growing Wall Street chatter about an AI bubble, Nvidia’s performance suggests robust underlying demand. CEO Jensen Huang dismissed bubble concerns, stating the company sees “something very different” from its vantage point.

“There’s been a lot of talk about an AI bubble,” Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said on an earnings call. “From our vantage point, we see something very different.”

Three Major Transitions Driving Growth

Huang identified three key industry shifts benefiting Nvidia:

  • Companies moving from CPU-based systems to AI-infused GPU systems
  • Software rapidly adapting to AI capabilities
  • Rise of AI “agents” capable of independent computer work

“Nvidia is chosen because our singular architecture enables all three transitions across every phase of AI,” Jensen said.

Financial Performance Highlights

The company reported 60% year-over-year revenue growth, with Wedbush analyst Dan Ives calling it a “pop the champagne” moment for the tech sector. Most revenue came from Nvidia’s data center GPU unit.

“Blackwell sales are off the charts, and cloud GPUs are sold out,” Huang said, referring to the latest model of its state-of-the-art hardware.

Strategic Partnerships and Global Expansion

Nvidia announced major partnerships with OpenAI for 10+ gigawatts of AI infrastructure and Anthropic for one gigawatt of compute capacity. Huang noted the AI ecosystem is scaling rapidly across industries and countries.

China Market Challenges

The company faced headwinds in China, where H-20 GPU sales totaled only $50 million due to geopolitical tensions and increased competition. CFO Colette Kress attributed weak performance to geopolitical issues and competitive pressures.

“Sizable purchase orders never materialized in the quarter due to geopolitical issues and the increasingly competitive market in China,” Kress said on an earnings call.

Despite these challenges, Nvidia remains optimistic about long-term growth opportunities across global markets.

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