Nvidia Set to Unleash Another AI-Driven Earnings Surge Amidst Data Center Boom
2min read As of last week, Nvidia (NVDA) experienced a 3.26% drop, extending a 3.83% decline over the week. Nevertheless, the stock has maintained an impressive 186.84% rise year-to-date, pushing its market capitalization to the substantial figure of 3.48 trillion yuan. Nvidia, lauded by Goldman Sachs as the "most important stock on the planet" for its dominance in AI chips, is set to announce its third fiscal quarter performance for the 2025 fiscal year this Wednesday, post-market. This announcement is highly anticipated by global investors who are eager to see another round of exceptional earnings results that might reignite the fervor surrounding AI investments.
Wall Street analysts widely forecast Nvidia to continue its robust revenue streak, with demand for AI infrastructure prompting companies and government agencies worldwide to further expand or develop new data centers. Nvidia's AI GPUs have become integral to U.S. tech giants such as Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, who have all reported increased spending in their AI divisions. This trend is mirrored by AI frontrunners like OpenAI and Palantir, along with various governmental bodies investing heavily in AI data centers, fueling a relentless AI technological wave.
Recent analyst forecasts compiled by Visible Alpha suggest Nvidia's revenue for the third fiscal quarter is expected to soar by 84% year over year, reaching an estimated $33.28 billion, with net profits expected to surge to $17.45 billion, or $0.70 per share. This would mark six consecutive quarters of record-breaking revenue and profit growth. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s recent 1-for-10 stock split saw its shares ending last week at $141.98, with market expectations for the next 12-month price movements being exceptionally bullish. Notably, Bank of America has reiterated a "buy" rating on the stock, raising its target price to $190.
The unstoppable trend of investment in AI data centers spells fortune for Nvidia, with its dominance in the data center AI chip market. Analysts predict Nvidia's data center division will continue to grow, projecting total revenue from this segment might increase to another all-time high of $29.53 billion in the third quarter. CEO Jensen Huang previously emphasized the modernization of global data centers through Nvidia's accelerated computing models and generative AI, indicating a strong growth trajectory.
Nvidia's latest Blackwell AI GPU architecture, anticipated for its potential to disrupt the AI industry, will be closely monitored by investors. The architecture showed remarkable results in large language model (LLM) inference tasks, significantly outperforming its predecessor H100 by a factor of four. However, concerns have arisen about potential overheating issues in high-capacity server racks, prompting necessary design adjustments. Analysts are keen to understand how Nvidia plans to address these issues and the expected impact on Blackwell's upcoming shipments.
The AI server overheating issue has led Nvidia to work closely with partners to optimize cooling systems, a process customary in large-scale tech releases but one that has delayed product availability. Despite these hurdles, Nvidia strives to ensure its solutions meet performance and reliability standards, working towards overcoming existing engineering challenges.
Nvidia's investment in digital infrastructure and partnerships underscore its strategy to expand its influence beyond just traditional chip manufacturing. The company owns significant shares in digital infrastructure firm Applied Digital and various tech and biotech companies, demonstrating its focus on leveraging its technology for new growth areas. As Nvidia prepares for Blackwell's market launch, analysts remain watchful of the company’s ability to navigate these technical challenges and market expectations.