Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang during a Nvidia news conference. Jan. 6, 2025.



Nvidia has once again outperformed expectations, reporting a sharp rise in revenue and profit for the fourth quarter. The company’s AI-focused Blackwell chips continue to drive growth, sending its stock soaring in after-hours trading.

Strong Financial Performance

For the quarter ending January 26, Nvidia posted revenue of $39.3 billion, marking a 12% increase from the previous quarter and a staggering 78% jump from the same period last year. Adjusted earnings per share stood at 89 cents.

Net income reached $22.06 billion, surpassing analysts' forecasts of $19.57 billion. The company expects the momentum to continue, projecting first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue to hit around $43 billion.

Blackwell Chips Fuel Growth

CEO Jensen Huang attributed the rapid growth to surging demand for the company’s Blackwell AI supercomputers. "AI is evolving at light speed," Huang stated. "Agentic AI and physical AI are shaping the future of industries on a massive scale."

Blackwell sales have already crossed billions of dollars in their first quarter, making it Nvidia’s fastest-growing product to date. According to Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress, the chips generated $11 billion in revenue, with cloud service providers accounting for nearly half of Nvidia’s data center earnings.

Dominating the AI Market

Nvidia's data center revenue, which forms the bulk of its earnings, reached $35.6 billion—a 93% increase from the previous year. This surge aligns with growing investments in AI infrastructure, including a $500 billion project backed by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. Nvidia is a key partner in this initiative, known as the Stargate project.

With AI at the center of global technological advancements, Nvidia has cemented itself as a leader in the space. The company is now worth over $3 trillion, making it the second-largest firm on Wall Street, behind only Apple.

Market Influence and Challenges Ahead

Nvidia’s explosive growth has significantly impacted stock markets, contributing to the S&P 500’s record-breaking highs. However, uncertainties remain, particularly regarding potential tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Kress acknowledged that while Nvidia will comply with any new trade policies, the company is still awaiting clarity on future export controls.

Competition from DeepSeek

Nvidia’s latest earnings report comes amid competition from China’s DeepSeek, which recently introduced a cost-effective AI model trained on Nvidia chips. The launch briefly wiped out $595 billion from Nvidia’s market value.

Despite the setback, Huang praised DeepSeek’s work, calling it an "excellent AI advancement" that has sparked global interest. He emphasized that AI is rapidly evolving, with the next wave bringing innovations in enterprise AI, robotics, and regional AI ecosystems.

The Road Ahead

Looking forward, Nvidia remains at the heart of AI advancements. With soaring demand for its chips and continuous innovation, the company is set to play a major role in shaping the AI-driven future.

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