S&P 500 & Dow Rise Amid Nvidia Stock Dip
Here’s a summary of the key information from the provided text about Nvidia (NVDA):
Q3 Revenue Projection: Nvidia projected $54 billion in revenue for the third quarter (plus or minus 2%), exceeding estimates of around $53.8 billion.
Q2 Results: Nvidia posted better-then-estimated second-quarter results, though data center revenue lagged forecasts.
Morgan Stanley’s Reaction: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $210 (from $206) adn maintained an “overweight” rating, stating Nvidia shares are “less expensive than other AI beneficiaries.” Thay see clear growth acceleration.
Market Reaction: The stock initially fell slightly in after-hours trading following the earnings release, but analysts believe sentiment has largely caught up to the growth potential.
China Chip Sales: Nvidia is awaiting formalization of a U.S. government agreement to resume sales of its H20 chips in China. The agreement involves Nvidia sharing 15% of China chip revenues with the U.S. government.
Current Price: nvidia shares were down slightly at $181 in premarket trading.
