Nvidia Reports Stellar Earnings, Exceeding Expectations

Fourth Quarter Fiscal Revenue Surges 73% to $68.1 Billion

Nvidia posted impressive quarterly results, exceeding market expectations with a 73% year-on-year surge in revenue to $68.1 billion. The company's data centre division remained a major growth driver, with revenue reaching a record $62.3 billion, up 75% from the prior year and 22% from the previous quarter.

Profit Doubles to $43 Billion

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Nvidia's profit nearly doubled to $43 billion, or $1.76 per share, from $22.1 billion, or 89 cents per share, in the same quarter last year. The company's data centre division was the primary contributor to this growth, driven by increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips.

Guidance Exceeds Expectations

Nvidia provided guidance for the fiscal first quarter, forecasting revenues of $78 billion, plus or minus 2%. This exceeds analysts' expectations of $72.6 billion. The company noted that it did not factor in data centre revenues from China in its guidance.

AI Adoption Drives Growth

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attributed the company's success to the rapid adoption of AI tools, such as Claude by Anthropic and Codex by OpenAI. He stated that enterprises worldwide are experiencing "incredible" demand for AI solutions, driven by the agentic AI revolution. Huang noted that the traditional software industry is being fundamentally transformed by this adoption, leading to significant returns for cloud companies and consumers alike.

Shares Rise 3% in Extended Trading

Following the release of the quarterly results, Nvidia's shares rose over 3% in extended trading. The company's strong performance reflects its position as a leader in the AI chip market, with a significant growth trajectory driven by increasing demand for its products.