Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), the chipmaker, reported impressive fiscal third-quarter results on Tuesday, with revenue and income surpassing analysts’ expectations. The demand for Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs) has consistently exceeded supply, primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s fiscal success was underscored by the introduction of the GH200 GPU during the quarter.
While Nvidia’s after-hours stock movement showed a 1% decline, the company anticipates a negative impact in the next quarter due to export restrictions affecting sales to organizations in China and other countries. Colette Kress, Nvidia’s finance chief, acknowledged the expected decline in sales to these destinations but expressed confidence in offsetting it with robust growth in other regions.
During a conference call with analysts, Kress revealed that Nvidia is actively working with clients in the Middle East and China to secure U.S. government licenses for the sales of high-performance products. Despite efforts to develop new data center products compliant with government policies and not requiring licenses, Kress acknowledged the potential insignificance of these efforts in the fiscal fourth quarter.
Key financial highlights for the quarter, compared to analyst consensus, include:
Earnings: $4.02 per share (adjusted) vs. $3.37 per share expected
Revenue: $18.12 billion vs. $16.18 billion expected
Nvidia’s remarkable financial performance showcased a 206% year-over-year growth in revenue, reaching $9.24 billion in net income, or $3.71 per share. The data center segment experienced substantial growth, totaling $14.51 billion, a 279% increase, driven by cloud infrastructure providers like Amazon and other consumer internet entities. Gaming segment revenue also contributed significantly, reaching $2.86 billion, up 81%.
Looking ahead, Nvidia provided guidance for the fiscal fourth quarter, projecting $20 billion in revenue, implying nearly 231% revenue growth. The company continues to innovate, announcing the GH200 GPU with enhanced features during the quarter.
Despite challenges such as export restrictions and competition from AMD, analysts maintain optimism about Nvidia’s future, citing persistent GPU demand and the company’s dominant position in Gen AI accelerators. As of the recent report, Nvidia’s stock has surged 241% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 index, which posted an 18% increase over the same period.
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