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Nvidia AI Chip Sales Soar Past Estimates
26 Feb
Summary
- Nvidia forecasts Q1 revenue significantly above market expectations.
- Big Tech's massive AI investments continue to drive demand.
- Nvidia aims to retain talent by including stock-based compensation.
Nvidia anticipates first-quarter revenue to exceed market expectations, signaling continued strong demand for its artificial intelligence processors. This projection is bolstered by substantial and ongoing investments in AI infrastructure from major technology firms.
The company's strong performance is underpinned by Big Tech's significant capital expenditures, estimated to reach at least $630 billion by 2026, largely directed towards data centers and processors. This investment underscores a global race to develop advanced AI technologies.
Emerging competition includes rivals like AMD and internal chip development by tech giants such as Google. Despite these challenges, Nvidia reported fourth-quarter sales of $68.13 billion, beating estimates, and secured inventory and capacity to meet future demand.
Nvidia is also adjusting its financial reporting by including stock-based compensation to attract and retain top AI talent. The company's forecast does not currently include revenue from data center chip sales to China, pending finalization of export licenses.
