NVIDIA Surges Near 10% After Blowout Q2, Valuation Reaches $5.5 Trillion
Aug 27, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong Q2 beat and Q3 guidance, plus a 70% FY2028 growth target, reinforce NVDA's leadership in AI compute. Historically, NVDA reacts positively to megabuyback-like earnings momentum and AI-driven outlooks, but extreme valuations heighten sensitivity to any softer guidance or macro risk.
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NVIDIA's second-quarter results exceeded expectations with $96.2B revenue, up 106% YoY, and management forecast $108B in Q3 revenue. The firm also signaled about 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028, sustaining momentum for AI-related demand and cloud deployments. The stock's market-cap recovery above $5.5 trillion underscores enthusiasm for AI-driven earnings.
Nvidia stock jumped ~9.6% to $292.82 after blowout Q2 and AI growth outlook.
Q2 revenue reached $96.2B, up 106% YoY, beating $92.2B est.
Q3 revenue guide of $108B ±2% with ~70% FY2028 growth.
Market cap topped $5.5 trillion on the rally.
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