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May 21, 2026

Nvidia Strong Quarter and Guidance Analysis

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Nvidia delivered a strong 1Q beat across all major metrics and provided exceptionally bullish 2Q guidance, complemented by an $80bn buyback expansion.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Nvidia reported a significant beat in 1Q results and provided 2Q revenue guidance of $91.0bn, well above the Street consensus of $86.1bn.
  • 2.The company announced improved capital allocation through an $80bn increase in its share buyback program and a dividend increase.
  • 3.Nvidia has rebranded its reporting segments, replacing Gaming and Pro Vis with a new 'Edge Computing' segment which also beat expectations.

Table of Contents

  • Key stock takeaways
  • Quarterly results were above the Street
  • 2Q revenue and gross margin guidance is above the Street
  • Read-through to our coverage
  • Price target and risks
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • Reg AC
  • GS Factor Profile
  • M&A Rank
  • Quantum
  • Disclosures
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)
  • Regulatory disclosures
  • Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
  • Global product; distributing entities
  • General disclosures

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