Nvidia earnings could spark a nearly $300 billion swing in the stock, Goldman says
Business InsiderAug 19
Nvidia Stock Falls Amid Q3 Forecasts
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The Facts
Nvidia shares briefly fell over 4% Thursday, underwhelmed by the firm's third-quarter forecast and despite its second-quarter results beating expectations, before recovering to $122.56, or down 2.43%.
The chipmaker's shares had fallen around 6% on Wednesday, with forecasts placing next quarter's revenue at $32.5B — sitting on the bottom end of the market's expectations of $31.9B to $37.9B.
The Spin
Narrative A
The market's reaction to Nvidia's narrower-than-usual revenue forecast highlights the sky-high expectations for the AI giant. While some investors see this as a sign of overvaluation, others view it as a natural correction in a still-strong market. Either way, there's good reason to be cautious.
Narrative B
While Nvidia has undoubtedly faced a sobering reality check as its latest projections fell short of sky-high expectations, causing the company's stock to tumble and sending ripples through the tech sector, this is merely a temporary setback. The AI chip giant's long-term prospects are optimistic as it will continue to be a trailblazer in the booming AI industry.