Nvidia's Data Center Dominance and AMD's Rising Share Foretell Bullish Future: BofA Analyst
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya has reiterated a Buy rating on Nvidia (NVDA) with a price target of $925 and on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) with a price target of $195, highlighting Nvidia's dominance in the data center sector and AMD's rising share. Nvidia's data center sales are expected to exceed 85% of its total sales, with AMD's data center GPU revenue jumping to approximately $400 million in Q4, primarily due to shipments for the new El Capitan Supercomputer. The analyst also noted the significant growth in the accelerator market and upcoming catalysts such as Nvidia's GTC event. IShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) have significant exposure to these stocks and have gained 15%-23% year-to-date.
February 28, 2024 | 6:32 pm
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BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya maintained a Buy rating on AMD with a price target of $195, noting AMD's rising share in the data center GPU market.
AMD's increasing share in the data center GPU market and the significant revenue jump in Q4 due to shipments for the El Capitan Supercomputer suggest a bullish outlook for the stock, supported by the analyst's Buy rating and high price target.
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BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating on Nvidia with a price target of $925, highlighting its dominance in the data center sector.
Nvidia's strong position in the data center market and the expected increase in data center sales to over 85% of total sales signal potential for stock price growth, especially with the positive analyst rating and high price target.
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VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has significant exposure to Nvidia and AMD, with the ETF gaining 15%-23% year-to-date.
SMH's significant exposure to Nvidia and AMD positions it well to benefit from the bullish trends in these companies. The ETF's year-to-date gains reflect the positive momentum in the semiconductor industry, suggesting a favorable short-term outlook.
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IShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has significant exposure to Nvidia and AMD, with the ETF gaining 15%-23% year-to-date.
Given SOXX's significant exposure to Nvidia and AMD, the positive outlook and performance of these companies are likely to continue contributing to the ETF's gains, making it an attractive option for investors interested in the semiconductor sector.
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