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By James Hyerczyk
Published: November 19, 2025, 21:56 GMT

Nvidia reported strong earnings that pushed the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite upward. The news lifted the mood among investors and sparked a rise in trading after hours. The semiconductor leader beat Wall Street numbers and gave clear guidance for the next quarter. The report shows a high demand for its AI products.

Solid Earnings and Guidance Boost Investor Hope

Nvidia earned $1.30 per share after adjustments and beat forecasts of $1.25. Its revenue hit $57.01 billion, more than the $54.92 billion expected. The report also looked ahead, expecting about $65 billion in fourth-quarter sales, well over the consensus of $61.66 billion.

This clear view helped investors feel more hopeful. After hours, Nvidia shares went up around 4%. The company’s net income jumped 65% year-over-year to $31.91 billion. This gain shows that Nvidia stays strong in the fast-growing AI market.

Strong Growth in Data Centers Pushes Sales Higher

Nvidia’s data center unit led the overall growth. This part of the company grew 66% year-over-year and reached $51.2 billion, more than the $49.09 billion predicted by experts. Out of this, $43 billion came from compute products such as graphics processing units (GPUs), while $8.2 billion was from networking sales.

CEO Jensen Huang spoke of a very high demand for its next generation chips. CFO Colette Kress noted that the new chip version is now the firm’s top seller. The data shows that cloud providers keep a strong need for these products. Many cloud GPU items have already sold out.

Steady Gains in Other Areas

Nvidia did well in other parts of its business too. Gaming revenue grew 30% to reach $4.3 billion as users continue to show strong need. Professional visualization revenue went up by 56% to $760 million thanks to the new DGX Spark AI desktop. The robotics and automotive areas brought in $592 million, a 32% jump from last year. This rise shows that the market for Nvidia’s products is broadening.

Shareholder Rewards

Nvidia gave back to its investors with $12.5 billion in buybacks and $243 million in dividends this past quarter. These moves help keep a positive view in the market.

Looking Ahead

Market watchers now focus on the steady need for AI products and Nvidia’s skill in managing global chip limits. The company’s habit of exceeding estimates and raising guidance makes its case strong in the eyes of both traders and long-term investors.

As Nvidia sets a high mark this quarter, observers will check if the strength continues. Future results must stay solid to support the ongoing rise. For now, the report confirms Nvidia’s strong role in AI and the wider chip field.

James Hyerczyk is a U.S.-based technical analyst and educator with over four decades of experience in market analysis and trading. He specializes in chart patterns and price movements and has authored two books on technical analysis.

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