Nvidia recently reported its fourth fiscal quarter earnings, exceeding Wall Street’s forecasts for both earnings and sales. The company reported earnings per share of $5.16, a significant increase from the expected $4.64. Moreover, Nvidia reported revenue of $22.10 billion, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $20.62 billion. The positive results led to a 10% increase in Nvidia’s shares during extended trading.
Despite already high expectations for growth, Nvidia announced that it anticipates revenue of $24.0 billion in the current quarter. The CEO, Jensen Huang, expressed confidence in the company’s potential for continued growth in 2025 and beyond. He highlighted the strong demand for Nvidia’s GPUs, driven by generative AI and a shift towards accelerators away from central processors.
Nvidia’s Data Center business, fueled by sales of AI chips for servers like the “Hopper” chips, experienced a substantial increase in revenue. Data center sales rose by 409% to $18.40 billion, with over half of the sales going to large cloud providers. The company disclosed that recent restrictions on exporting AI semiconductors to China had an impact on their revenue, but they have since reconfigured their products and resumed sales to customers in China.
While Nvidia has made progress in improving the supply of its AI GPUs, the company expects continued shortages, particularly for the next-generation chip, the B100, set to launch later this year. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress acknowledged the strong demand for the Hopper architecture products and anticipated supply constraints for future products due to overwhelming demand.
Nvidia’s gaming business witnessed a 56% year-over-year increase in revenue to $2.87 billion, while the automotive sector experienced a 4% decline to $281 million in sales. The OEM and other business, which includes crypto chips, saw a 7% increase to $90 million. However, the business focused on professional applications reported a significant growth of 105% to $463 million.
Nvidia’s fourth fiscal quarter results exceeded expectations across various metrics, showcasing strong growth in the Data Center business driven by AI chips. Despite facing challenges such as supply constraints and export restrictions, Nvidia remains optimistic about its future growth prospects. The company’s ability to adapt to market changes and capitalize on the demand for AI technology positions it as a key player in the technology industry.