NVIDIA Corporation surpassed the analyst forecast of second-quarter revenue of $26.8 billion and earned a staggering $28 billion. According to Bloomberg, their profit margins expanded by an impressive 600%, and revenue grew by a remarkable 268% annually. This indicates even amidst an economic slowdown, spending on computational AI remains bullish.
Chief Executing Officer Jensen Huang said, “The next industrial revolution has begun.” He emphasised AI’s transformative potential and foresaw significant productivity gains across various industries. Huang highlighted AI’s role in enhancing cost efficiency, energy conservation, and business revenue expansion.
Needless to say, NVIDIA’s position as the dominant player in producing high-quality AI accelerators has propelled its revenue and profit margins. Leading to a valuation of approximately $2.3 trillion.
What Do We Know About NVIDIA?
Huang founded NVIDIA in 1993. Initially, the company focused on developing graphic cards for computers. Later, Huang’s vision of the suitability of NVIDIA’s chips for AI development opened new avenues, giving the company a competitive edge. Turning to current events, as per the Firstpost, “NVIDIA reported a remarkable revenue surge, exceeding $26 billion. Adjusted profit stood at $6.12 per share, surpassing analysts’ estimates. The company’s data centre division emerged as the primary revenue driver, generating $22.6 billion, while gaming chips contributed $2.6 billion.”
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NVIDIA Stock Split
Given the ongoing investor optimism, the company has decided to make a stock split of 10 for 1, scheduled for June 7, 2024. It further announced a 150% surge in its quarterly dividend to 10 cents per share. As per various reports, the share price of the company after the stock split will be valued at $94.95 per share.