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Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
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Nvidia reports enormous revenue as AI hits a tipping point
Nvidia, the AI chipmaker, experienced a significant revenue surge, reporting quarterly earnings of $22.1 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts of $20.55 billion.
This represents a 265% year-over-year increase and a 22% rise from the previous quarter. Earnings per share also topped expectations at $4.93 versus the projected $4.64. The company's data center revenue, a key indicator of performance, soared by over 400% to reach $18.4 billion.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang noted the global demand spike for AI and accelerated computing. Major tech firms like Microsoft, OpenAI, Amazon, Meta, and Google are securing large-scale chip deals with Nvidia to fuel AI development.
While competition looms with entities like OpenAI considering their chip production ventures, Nvidia remains a leader in the market. The company anticipates further expansion with plans to launch the high-end B100 chip in 2024 and a new partnership with Nokia aimed at enhancing telecom AI solutions.
Analysts had predicted a 240% revenue boost for Nvidia, underlining Wall Street's high expectations for the company's continued growth, driven by its advanced AI chips and software. Nvidia's fiscal performance has consistently surpassed projections for four straight quarters.
The company's stock value has more than tripled in the past year, pushing its market valuation above $1.5 trillion and briefly ranking it as the third-largest company globally by market capitalization.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang noted the global demand spike for AI and accelerated computing. Major tech firms like Microsoft, OpenAI, Amazon, Meta, and Google are securing large-scale chip deals with Nvidia to fuel AI development.
While competition looms with entities like OpenAI considering their chip production ventures, Nvidia remains a leader in the market. The company anticipates further expansion with plans to launch the high-end B100 chip in 2024 and a new partnership with Nokia aimed at enhancing telecom AI solutions.
Analysts had predicted a 240% revenue boost for Nvidia, underlining Wall Street's high expectations for the company's continued growth, driven by its advanced AI chips and software. Nvidia's fiscal performance has consistently surpassed projections for four straight quarters.
The company's stock value has more than tripled in the past year, pushing its market valuation above $1.5 trillion and briefly ranking it as the third-largest company globally by market capitalization.
