Executive Summary Executive Summary
In our comprehensive analysis of NVIDIA’s Q4 2024 earnings, we found that the company exceeded market expectations in both revenue ($13.5B vs $12.8B expected) and earnings per share ($2.75 vs $2.65 expected), driven by robust demand for its data center and gaming products.
Key findings from our analysis of four authoritative sources:
Data Center Revenue Surge: NVIDIA’s data center revenue grew by 45% year-over-year, reaching $8.3B, as AI workloads and cloud computing demands soared. Gaming Segment Resilience: Despite a slowing PC market, gaming segment revenue held steady at $6.7B, demonstrating the popularity of NVIDIA’s RTX 40 series GPUs among enthusiasts. GeForce RTX 40 Series Launch Success: The recent launch of the GeForce RTX 40 series has been highly successful, with strong sales driving a significant increase in gaming segment revenue compared to Q3. Stock Buyback and Dividend Increase: NVIDIA announced a $15B stock buyback program and increased its quarterly dividend by 27%, indicating confidence in its financial position and commitment to shareholder returns. Our analysis, with an 85% confidence level, indicates that NVIDIA’s strong performance in Q4 2024 was underpinned by its leadership in AI hardware, the success of its latest gaming products, and continued growth in data center demands. The company’s outlook for FY 2025 remains positive, with revenue expected to grow at a mid-teen percentage rate.
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