Alpha Score of 71 reflects strong overall profile with moderate momentum, moderate value, strong quality, weak sentiment.
NVIDIA closed at $215.33, down 1.90%, pressured by a spike in Treasury yields to multi-year highs and lingering AI skepticism from a developer survey. The stock now sits 8.7% below its 52-week high of $235.74. Despite strong fundamentals — 70.7% revenue growth, 110.3% EPS growth, and a stellar 63.0% net margin — the Alpha Score's sentiment sub-score remains weak at 47.4, reflecting cautious market mood. Quality remains exceptional at 99.5, while momentum (69.9) and value (67.3) are moderate. The P/E of 32.33 is elevated but supported by rapid earnings expansion. Today's move aligns with broader tech pressure from rising bond yields and trade uncertainty, as cumulative U.S.-China tariffs remain elevated. Forward watch: NVDA's earnings release tomorrow will be the key test for whether tech can sustain its growth narrative amid macro headwinds.
NVIDIA shares fell 1.90% to $215.33, retreating from near the 52-week high of $235.74 despite robust fundamentals. Revenue grew 70.7% YoY and EPS surged 110.3%, supported by a net margin of 63.0%. The Alpha Score of 72.4 is driven by exceptional quality (99.5), though momentum (69.9) and value (67.3) are moderate, and sentiment is weak at 48.8. Recent coverage highlights CEO Jensen Huang's Taiwan engagements reinforcing local ties, while ARK's rotation out of NVDA into Cerebras signals some repositioning in AI chip plays. The broader AI capex cycle continues to buoy the U.S. economy, providing a tailwind for NVIDIA. Next week, watch for any updates on hyperscaler spending plans and NVIDIA's upcoming product announcements.
NVIDIA shares fell 1.77% to $219.51, trading near the top of its 52-week range ($113.54-$235.74). The decline came despite a positive catalyst: Kawasaki's physical AI partnership with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and ADI. The next milestone is a factory pilot deployment that could confirm volume orders. NVIDIA's Alpha Score of 64.8 reflects strong momentum (79.7) and exceptional quality (99.5), offset by weak value (25.1) and neutral sentiment (48.5). Fundamentals remain robust with 65.5% revenue growth and 66.8% EPS growth year over year, supported by a 55.6% net margin. The P/E of 47.04 is elevated but justified by growth rates. Watch for the Kawasaki factory pilot results this quarter as a potential volume catalyst.
Nvidia shares advanced 1.30% to $223.47, nearing the 52-week high of $235.74. The move followed two tailwinds from today's headlines: the Fed minutes trimmed year-end rate hike odds to 52%, lowering yields and the dollar, and the Trump administration announced a plan to finance foreign purchases of American AI tools. Nvidia's fundamentals remain robust: revenue grew 65.5% YoY, EPS rose 66.8%, and net margin stands at 55.6%. At a P/E of 47.04, the stock carries a high quality score of 99.5 in the Alpha Score, though value scores a low 25.1. Momentum is strong at 81.9, while sentiment is neutral at 50.8. Next week, watch for further macro data from PMIs and any details on the AI export financing initiative, which could directly support demand for Nvidia's chips.
NVIDIA shares edged down 0.77% to $220.61, trading near the top of its 52-week range ($113.54-$235.74). The decline comes as China banned Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 gaming chip during trade talks, escalating regulatory risk. Additionally, a note on Micron's 700% rally highlighted cyclical overshoot concerns in AI memory demand, which may spill over to sentiment on AI chip leaders. NVDA's Alpha Score of 65.9 is supported by strong momentum (81.8) and exceptional quality (99.5), but value (25.1) and sentiment (51.1) remain weak. The stock trades at a P/E of 47.04, with revenue and EPS growing 65.5% and 66.8% year-over-year, respectively. Net margin stands at 55.6%. Forward watch: Monitor next week for any further trade policy developments and Broadcom's AI revenue trajectory, as its valuation multiple lag could signal broader sector caution.
NVIDIA filed its 10-Q for the fiscal first quarter ended April 26, 2026. The report, covering the period January 26 to April 26, 2026, shows the company operates through two segments: Compute and Networking, and Graphics. Customer concentration is notable in the Compute and Networking segment, with three major customers (Customer A, B, C) accounting for significant revenue. The company maintains a range of debt instruments, including notes payable maturing from 2026 to 2060, and an active commercial paper program. A subsequent event on May 18, 2026, is identified, though its nature is not detailed in the provided excerpt. Revenue from non-U.S. markets is significant, with Taiwan and China (including Hong Kong) as key geographies. The filing does not disclose specific revenue or EPS figures in the excerpt. Management's outlook and detailed financial statements are not included in the available text.
NVIDIA Corporation filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on May 20, 2026, announcing its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, ended April 26, 2026. The filing is triggered by the issuance of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and accompanying CFO Commentary (Exhibit 99.2) prepared by Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Colette M. Kress. The press release and CFO Commentary are furnished to the SEC and are not considered filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor are they incorporated by reference into any prior or future SEC filings. The CFO Commentary will be posted on NVIDIA's investor relations website immediately following the filing. This 8-K does not contain specific financial figures; those are detailed in the attached exhibits.
On May 7, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing the appointment of Suzanne Nora Johnson to its Board of Directors. The appointment, made under Item 5.02 of the form, will take effect on July 13, 2026, due to a prior professional commitment of Ms. Nora Johnson. Concurrently, the Board increased its size from ten to eleven directors. Ms. Nora Johnson will also serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. In connection with her appointment, the Board approved compensatory arrangements under the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. Ms. Nora Johnson will receive an initial equity grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) with a target value of $255,000, vesting approximately semi-annually over three years. Additionally, she will receive a pro-rated annual equity grant of RSUs with an annualized target value of $255,000; approximately 50% of these RSUs will vest on May 19, 2027, and the remaining balance will vest on November 18, 2026. A pro-rated annual cash retainer with an annualized value of $85,000 will be paid quarterly, commencing on July 13, 2026. The company will also enter into an indemnity agreement with Ms. Nora Johnson, consistent with the form of indemnity agreement previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to NVIDIA's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 7, 2006. The filing was signed by Rebecca Peters, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, on May 8, 2026. No other material events were reported in this filing. The appointment reflects a routine expansion of the board and does not indicate any departures or other changes in executive leadership. The disclosed compensation terms are standard for non-employee director appointments at NVIDIA, combining equity and cash retainers with phased vesting schedules.
NVIDIA Corporation filed an 8-K on April 27, 2026, to report changes in its executive leadership team. Donald Robertson, the company's Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, notified NVIDIA of his intention to retire from his current role effective May 4, 2026. Following his departure from the CAO position, Robertson will transition to the role of Vice President, Finance, to assist with specific projects until July 1, 2026. To fill the vacancy, NVIDIA appointed Scott Gawel as the new Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 4, 2026. In this capacity, Gawel will serve as the company's principal accounting officer. Gawel joins NVIDIA from Intel Corporation, where he served as Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer from 2022 to 2026. His prior experience includes various senior financial leadership roles at Oracle Corporation between 2004 and 2022, including Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller. As part of his compensation package, Gawel will receive an annual base salary of $800,000. Additionally, he has been granted restricted stock units with a combined target value of $12,875,000, which are subject to a standard four-year vesting schedule. The company confirmed that there are no reportable transactions under Regulation S-K Item 404(a) involving Gawel, nor are there any family relationships between him and the company's board or executive officers. Gawel will also enter into the company's standard indemnity agreement provided to executive officers.
On March 2, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the NVIDIA Corporation Board of Directors adopted the Variable Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. This plan establishes a framework for eligible executive officers to earn variable cash payments contingent upon the company achieving specific corporate performance goals throughout the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027. The performance metrics are tied directly to specified revenue targets for the fiscal year. The plan outlines three distinct tiers of achievement: threshold, base, and stretch compensation levels. To qualify for an award, participants are generally required to maintain their employment status with the company through the designated payment date. The filing details the target award opportunities for the company's named executive officers based on base compensation plan achievement. CEO Jen-Hsun Huang is eligible for a target award of $4,000,000, representing 200% of his fiscal year 2027 base salary. Other named executive officers, including CFO Colette M. Kress, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations Ajay K. Puri, Executive Vice President of Operations Debora Shoquist, and Executive Vice President and General Counsel Timothy S. Teter, are each eligible for a target award of $1,500,000, representing 150% of their respective base salaries. The full terms of the 2027 Plan are included as an exhibit to the filing.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 154.55M | $28.82B | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 30.28M | $5.65B | NEW |
| Marshall Wace | 15.12M | $2.82B | NEW |
| Tiger Global Chase Coleman | 11.01M | $2.05B | NEW |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 10.50M | $1.96B | NEW |
| Coatue Management Philippe Laffont | 9.20M | $1.72B | NEW |
| Elliott Investment Management Paul Singer | 3.00M | $559.50M | NEW |
| Maverick Capital Lee Ainslie | 2.99M | $556.96M | NEW |
| Whale Rock Capital Alex Sacerdote | 1.20M | $224.12M | NEW |
| Scion Asset Management Michael Burry | 1.00M | $186.58M | NEW |
NVIDIA Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company specializing in the design and supply of graphics processing units (GPUs), application programming interfaces for data science and high-performance computing, and system-on-a-chip units for mobile and automotive applications. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, it excels as a premier provider of artificial intelligence hardware and software infrastructure. NVIDIA's GPUs power critical AI workloads, including large language models, through its CUDA software platform for model development and training, alongside expanding data center networking solutions. Its professional GPU lines support edge-to-cloud computing in supercomputers and workstations across architecture, engineering, media, entertainment, automotive, scientific research, and manufacturing. The GeForce consumer series dominates PC gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering with an 80.2% market share in discrete desktop GPUs as of Q2 2023. Employing around 36,000 people, NVIDIA holds a commanding position in the semiconductor industry, driving innovation in technology sectors worldwide.
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