Nvidia ignites AI optimism with record results and $25 billion buyback
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US chip maker Nvidia far exceeded expectations with its quarterly revenue forecast on Wednesday as an artificial-intelligence boom spurred demand for its processors.
The chip maker also announced a $25 billion stock buyback, sending its shares surging after the results were announced.
Nvidia's better-than-expected earnings forecast suggests that the rise in generative AI technologies, which can read and write in human-like ways and are almost entirely driven by Nvidia's chips, showno signs of abating.
Nvidia's extra $25 billion in buybacks of shares announced came amid a four-fold increase its shares this year, whichmade Nvidiathe first trillion-dollar semiconductor manufacturer.
Analysts believe that demand for Nvidia's coveted AI processors exceeds supply by at least 50 per cent and that the mismatch will persist for several quarters.
The chipmaker reported earnings of $2.70 per share surpassedthe anticipated $2.09 per share, according to Refinitiv.
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Nvidia revenue also exceeded predictions, with the chip maker earning$13.51 billion compared to the estimated $11.22 billion. On the other hand, the net income skyrocketed from $656 million, or 26 cents per share, a year ago to an impressive $6.19 billion, or $2.48 a share, this quarter.
Nvidia’s forward-looking forecast painted a bright picture for the ongoing quarter. The company has predictedrevenue of approximately $16 billion, towering over the $12.61 billion Refinitiv had projected. This will be a 170 per cent increase from the same period last year.
Data centers, AI chips, and booming demand from cloud service providers and major internet players like Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta fueled Nvidia's data center business, raking in a whopping $10.32 billion, a 171 per cent leap from last year.
Nvidia also manufactures processors for advanced graphics applications. Year on year, that business fell 24 percent to $379 million. The firm recorded $253 million in automobile revenue, a 15 per cent increase over the previous year.
The gaming sector, which was previously Nvidia's core business, saw revenue rise by 22 per cent year on year to $2.49 billion, above the market expectation of $2.38 billion.
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