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Nvidia's Q2 Earnings Surprise: Revenue Forecast Soars 70% by 2027, Stock Jumps 4%

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • AI chip giant Nvidia reported Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings that surpassed market expectations, with revenue at $96.22 billion and net profit more than doubling to $53.95 billion.
  • The company issued an optimistic forecast, projecting a 70% revenue growth by fiscal year 2028, far exceeding analysts' prior estimates of 44%.
  • Nvidia's data center segment remains its primary revenue driver, generating $89 billion in Q2, a 117% year-over-year increase, fueled by demand from hyperscale cloud service providers and AI cloud, industrial, and enterprise clients.

Nvidia, the leading AI chip manufacturer, has delivered a stunning financial report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, significantly outperforming market expectations. The company announced revenue of $96.22 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $2.22. Net profit more than doubled, reaching an impressive $53.95 billion.

Beyond the strong quarterly results, Nvidia's outlook has electrified investors. The company forecasts a remarkable 70% revenue growth by fiscal year 2028, a substantial upward revision from the 44% anticipated by analysts. This projection, coupled with strong customer demand, led to a 4.12% surge in Nvidia's stock in after-hours trading, closing at $218.30.

AI has reached a turning point.

— Jensen HuangNvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighting the significant shift in the AI industry landscape in a financial report press release.

CEO Jensen Huang emphasized a "turning point" in the AI industry, noting a dramatic increase in companies requiring large GPU clusters. "A year ago, only one lab was driving the entire construction. Today, we are in a golden age of next-generation AI labs and startups, with multiple cutting-edge labs synchronizing their expansion, an open model ecosystem flourishing, and physical AI beginning to come online – with strong momentum in the US and globally," Huang stated in a press release.

The data center division continues to be Nvidia's powerhouse, contributing $89 billion in Q2, an increase of 117% year-over-year. This growth was driven by $48.7 billion from hyperscale cloud service providers and a 138% surge in revenue from AI cloud, industrial, and enterprise (ACIE) clients, reaching $40.3 billion. Despite its dominant position, Nvidia faces cost and competition challenges, with projected gross margins to dip slightly in Q3 due to memory shortages and rising wafer costs.

A year ago, only one lab was driving the entire construction. Today, we are in a golden age of next-generation AI labs and startups, with multiple cutting-edge labs synchronizing their expansion, an open model ecosystem flourishing, and physical AI beginning to come online – with strong momentum in the US and globally.

— Jensen HuangNvidia CEO Jensen Huang describing the current boom in AI development and adoption.
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