Nvidia Q2 Earnings, Guidance Top Street View As AI Fuels Record Data Center Revenue: Gross Margin Falls Quarter-Over-Quarter, Stock Drops (UPDATED)
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Nvidia's Q2 earnings and revenue exceeded expectations, driven by strong data center revenue. Despite issuing positive Q3 guidance and announcing a $50 billion stock repurchase, Nvidia's stock fell 3.6% in after-hours trading due to concerns over gross margin contraction and potential delays in the Blackwell AI chip. Nvidia's stock has gained 154% year-to-date, outperforming major indices.
August 28, 2024 | 8:40 pm
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The iShares Semiconductor ETF, which includes Nvidia, may be impacted by Nvidia's earnings report. Nvidia's strong performance year-to-date has contributed to the ETF's gains, but recent concerns over margin contraction and chip delays could affect short-term performance.
Nvidia's performance is a significant component of the iShares Semiconductor ETF. While Nvidia's strong YTD performance has boosted the ETF, recent concerns may lead to short-term volatility.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Nvidia's Q2 earnings exceeded expectations, but concerns over gross margin contraction and potential delays in the Blackwell AI chip led to a 3.6% drop in after-hours trading. The company announced a $50 billion stock repurchase and positive Q3 guidance.
Despite strong earnings and revenue, Nvidia's stock fell due to concerns over gross margin contraction and potential delays in the Blackwell AI chip. The $50 billion stock repurchase and positive Q3 guidance were not enough to offset these concerns.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100