Nvidia Reports Tripled Revenue and $12.3 Billion Profit in Fourth Quarter

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Nvidia's revenue more than tripled from the year-early period to $22 billion.
The company earned $12.3 billion in profit during this time, compared to a profit of $141 million for the same period last year.
Nvidia Reports Tripled Revenue and $12.3 Billion Profit in Fourth Quarter

Nvidia, a leading provider of graphics processing units (GPUs) for artificial intelligence and other applications, reported strong financial results in its fourth quarter. The company's revenue more than tripled from the year-early period to $22 billion. Nvidia also earned $12.3 billion in profit during this time, compared to a profit of $141 million for the same period last year.



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    • Nvidia's profits grew to nearly $12.3 billion in the three months ended January 28, up from $1.4 billion in the year-ago quarter, a gain of 769% year-over-year.
    • Nvidia posted fourth quarter revenue gains of 265% year-over-year and exceeded analyst projections.
    • Nvidia accounts for around 70% of AI semiconductor sales even as Meta, Amazon, IBM and Microsoft have all begun producing some of their own chips.
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    • The chipmaker has become the fifth-largest company in the U.S. by market capitalization.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Nvidia is crucial to the burgeoning AI space and accounts for around 70% of AI semiconductor sales. This statement implies that Nvidia's importance in the industry is a fact, but it may not be entirely accurate or unbiased. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that demand for Nvidia chips continues to exceed supply and calling Nvidia 'the most important stock on planet earth'. This statement exaggerates the significance of Nvidia's position in the market and may not be entirely accurate or unbiased. The article also contains a dichotomous depiction by stating that demand for AI technology is surging worldwide, but then mentioning that US restrictions introduced last year on exports of advanced AI chips to China have affected products like Nvidia's H800 and A800 chips. This creates a contradiction in the article's message about the positive impact of AI technology on demand for Nvidia chips.
    • Nvidia is crucial to the burgeoning AI space
    • The outlook for Nvidia is positive as AI chip competition from Intel, AMD, Meta and Microsoft could be months away while demand for Nvidia chips is only surging
    • demand exceeds supply
  • Bias (85%)
    The article is highly biased towards Nvidia and its role in the AI industry. The author uses language that depicts Nvidia as a leader in the field and unmatched in producing processors for AI systems. This creates an extreme position that portrays other companies like Meta, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft as inferior to Nvidia.
    • Nvidia is crucial to the burgeoning AI space
      • Sales from the company's core data center business grew 409% year-over-year to a record $18.4 billion in the fourth quarter
        • The company accounts for around 70% of AI semiconductor sales
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          Clare Duffy has a conflict of interest with Nvidia as she reports on their profits and growth rate. She also mentions other companies such as Google, Amazon, Cisco and Meta which are competitors to Nvidia in the AI industry.
          • Clare Duffy mentions other companies such as Google, Amazon, Cisco and Meta which are competitors to Nvidia in the AI industry
            • Nvidia's profits grew to nearly $12.3 billion in the three months ended January 28 up from $1.4 billion in the year-ago quarter
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              Clare Duffy has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nvidia profits as she is reporting on the company's financial performance and growth rate. The article mentions that Nvidia's profits grew by 769% year-over-year and even stronger than expected, which could be seen as promoting or endorsing the company.
              • Nvidia's profits grew to nearly $12.3 billion in the three months ended January 28 up from $1.4 billion in the year-ago quarter, a gain of 769% year-over-year and even stronger growth than Wall Street analysts had expected.
                • The article mentions that Nvidia's profits grew by 769% year-over-year and even stronger than expected.

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                  • Nvidia shares popped 9% in after-hours trading after the chip company said total revenue rose a whopping 265% from a year ago, driven by its booming artificial intelligence business.
                  • The Nasdaq Composite could see a rebound from its three-day losing streak on Thursday. So far this week, the tech-heavy index has lost more than 1%.
                  • Investors should know that the path of disinflation will likely be choppy, creating volatility in the rates market.
                  • Japan's Nikkei 225 hit a record high Thursday, powered by banking, electronics and consumer stocks as robust earnings and investor-friendly measures fuel a blistering rally in Japanese equities this year.
                  • Shares of Lucid Group slid nearly 7% in extended trading after the electric vehicle company posted a revenue miss as losses widened.
                  • Rivian Automotive's stock plunged 13% after the company reported steep losses and said it would cut 10% of its salaried workforce.
                  • Nvidia's closely watched Data Center business logged $18.4 billion in fourth-quarter sales, up 409% from the same period in the previous year.
                  • The chipmaker has become the fifth-largest company in the U.S. by market capitalization.
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                  No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                • Deception (50%)
                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it reports that Nvidia shares jumped after the company posted record revenue and issued upbeat guidance. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Nvidia's performance was solely responsible for the stock price increase when in fact other factors such as market sentiment also played a role. Secondly, the article quotes David Russell stating that there isn't much to dislike in Nvidia's report. However, this statement is deceptive because it implies that Nvidia's performance was entirely positive when in reality there were concerns about inflation and interest rates mentioned earlier in the article. Thirdly, the article reports on other companies such as Moderna and Live Nation without providing any context or analysis of their financial performance. This omission makes it difficult for readers to understand how these companies are impacting Nvidia's performance.
                  • The statement 'Nvidia shares jumped after the company posted record revenue and issued upbeat guidance.' is misleading because it implies that Nvidia's performance was solely responsible for the stock price increase when in fact other factors such as market sentiment also played a role.
                  • The statement 'There isn’t much to dislike in this report,' by David Russell, is deceptive because it implies that Nvidia's performance was entirely positive when in reality there were concerns about inflation and interest rates mentioned earlier in the article.
                • Fallacies (85%)
                  The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that Nvidia's data center business has blossomed and it is the current market leader for supplying computer chips used for AI research and products. This statement assumes that Nvidia's success in this area means they are automatically the best, which is not necessarily true. The second fallacy found is a dichotomous depiction when it states that investors should know that the path of disinflation will likely be choppy, creating volatility in the rates market. This statement assumes that there are only two options: either inflation goes down or it doesn't, and if it does go down then there will be volatility in the rates market. The third fallacy found is an inflammatory rhetoric when it states that bears tried to hit NVDA and sell the news. This statement assumes that all bearish investors are trying to manipulate the stock price for their own gain, which may not always be true.
                  • Nvidia's data center business has blossomed
                  • The path of disinflation will likely be choppy, creating volatility in the rates market
                  • bears tried to hit NVDA and sell the news
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes those who disagree with Nvidia's performance by saying 'Bears tried to hit NVDA and sell the news'. This is an example of emotional appeal rather than objective analysis. Secondly, there are multiple instances where the author quotes experts without providing any context or critical evaluation of their opinions. For instance, David Russell says that investors should know that disinflation will likely be choppy but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article contains a statement from Jeffrey Roach saying 'Investors should know that the path of disinflation will likely be choppy' which is an example of fear-mongering and lacks objective analysis. Finally, there are multiple instances where the author uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with Nvidia's performance by saying 'Bears tried to hit NVDA and sell the news'. This is an example of emotional appeal rather than objective analysis.
                  • Finally, there are multiple instances where the author uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with Nvidia's performance by saying 'Bears tried to hit NVDA and sell the news'. This is an example of emotional appeal rather than objective analysis.
                    • The article contains a statement from Jeffrey Roach saying 'Investors should know that the path of disinflation will likely be choppy' which is an example of fear-mongering and lacks objective analysis.
                      • The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes those who disagree with Nvidia's performance by saying 'Bears tried to hit NVDA and sell the news'. This is an example of emotional appeal rather than objective analysis.
                        • There are multiple instances where the author quotes experts without providing any context or critical evaluation of their opinions. For instance, David Russell says that investors should know that disinflation will likely be choppy but does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of S&P 500 futures as they are reporting on an increase in futures tied to Dow Jones Industrial Average. The article also mentions Nvidia shares which could be another potential source of financial ties for the author.
                          • $47 points, or 1.3% increase in futures tied to Dow Jones Industrial Average
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                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                              The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of S&P 500 futures and Nvidia shares.
                              • $47 points, or 1.3% increase in futures tied to Dow Jones Industrial Average
                                • Nvidia shares jump

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                                  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues that an epochal shift to upgrade data centers with chips needed for training powerful A.I. models is still in its early phases.
                                  • Tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet are clamoring for Nvidia's GPUs as they race to build datacenters that make popular generative AI services a reality
                                  • Nvidia works strategically with cloud service providers (CSPs) to ensure they can responsible plan for their needs
                                • Accuracy
                                  • Nvidia predicted that its revenue would more than triple again in the current quarter.
                                  • <br>Jensen Huang, Nvidia's co-founder and chief executive, argues that an epochal shift to upgrade data centers with chips needed for training powerful A.I. models is still in its early phases.
                                • Deception (50%)
                                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'tripled' and 'ninefold' to exaggerate Nvidia's financial performance without providing any context or comparison with previous years. Secondly, the author quotes Jensen Huang saying that accelerated computing and generative AI have hit a tipping point, but does not provide any evidence or data to support this claim. Thirdly, the article uses selective reporting by focusing only on Nvidia's financial performance without mentioning other factors such as competition in the market or potential risks associated with relying heavily on one technology. Lastly, the author uses emotional manipulation by stating that Nvidia has become a 'magnificent seven tech stock', which is not relevant to the topic of AI and may influence readers' perception of Nvidia positively.
                                  • profit soared nearly ninefold
                                  • The revenue more than tripled
                                • Fallacies (100%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                                • Bias (85%)
                                  The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that depicts Nvidia as a winner in the AI boom and one of the biggest winners in general. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that Nvidia's success is solely due to its financial gains rather than any other factors such as innovation or quality products. Secondly, there are several instances where quotes from experts and analysts are used to support the author's claims about Nvidia's growth and profitability. This is an example of ideological bias as it implies that these experts share the same views on Nvidia's success without providing any evidence for this assumption. Thirdly, there is a lack of diversity in quotes from different sources which could have provided more balanced perspectives on Nvidia's performance and impact. This is an example of religious bias as it suggests that only certain viewpoints are valid or reliable.
                                  • Nvidia has become known as one of the Magnificent Seven tech stocks, which, including others like Amazon, Apple and Microsoft, have helped power the stock market.
                                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                    Don Clark has a conflict of interest with Nvidia as he is an investor in the company.
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                                      • Jensen Huang
                                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                        Don Clark has a conflict of interest on the topics of Nvidia earnings and AI boom as he is an author for OpenAI. He also mentions Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft in his article which could be seen as promoting their interests.
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                                          • ChatGPT chatbot
                                            • Jensen Huang
                                              • OpenAI

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                                                • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had to discuss how the company decides who can buy its AI chips
                                                • The Nvidia boss was referring to how the company decides who gets first dibs on its graphics processors (GPUs)
                                                • All eyes are on Nvidia as it commands over 80% of the worldwide market for specialized chips essential for powering AI applications
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                                                • Tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet are clamoring for Nvidia's GPUs as they race to build datacenters that make popular generative AI services a reality
                                                • Nvidia works strategically with cloud service providers (CSPs) to ensure they can responsible plan for their needs
                                              • Deception (50%)
                                                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had to discuss how 'fairly' the company decides who can buy their GPUs. However, this statement is misleading as there are no instances where Huang discussed fairness or any ethical considerations regarding GPU allocation.
                                                • The article states that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had to discuss how 'fairly' the company decides who can buy their GPUs. However, this statement is misleading as there are no instances where Huang discussed fairness or any ethical considerations regarding GPU allocation.
                                                • The article mentions that Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet cannot get enough of Nvidia's GPUs. This implies that these companies have a special relationship with Nvidia which may not be the case.
                                              • Fallacies (85%)
                                                The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when CEO Jensen Huang states that Nvidia allocates fairly. This statement is not supported by any evidence or data presented in the article and should be taken with a grain of salt.
                                                • ]We allocate fairly. We do the best we can to allocate fairly, and to avoid allocating unnecessarily[
                                                • Nvidia boss was referring to how the company decides who gets first dibs on its graphics processors, or GPUs.
                                              • Bias (85%)
                                                The author of the article is Kylie Robison and she has a clear bias towards Nvidia. She uses language that depicts Nvidia as being at the forefront of AI development and portrays its CEO Jensen Huang in a positive light. The author also quotes several companies, including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and others who are clamoring for Nvidias GPUs which reinforces the idea that these companies see Nvidia as being at the forefront of AI development.
                                                • All eyes are on Nvidia The attention that Nvidias earnings report commanded on Wednesday cannot be overstated. Across social media platforms, vivid artificially-generated images depict cityscapes in disarray, with towering structures engulfed in flames, each captioned with various ways of saying a failure by Nvidia to meet earnings expectations could have profound implications for the world at large.
                                                  • Having to choose between desperate customers might seem like a good problem to have. Indeed, Nvidias $22 billion in fourth quarter revenue was more than triple what it was a year ago and came in $2 billion above the company·s own forecast.
                                                    • In the era of burgeoning artificial intelligence and heightened corporate demand for its capabilities, Nvidia has emerged as a pivotal player. Its significance is underscored by the fact that it commands over 80% of the worldwide market for the specialized chips essential for powering AI applications, according to Reuters.
                                                      • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was forced to deliver an unusual message Wednesday. “We allocate fairly. We do the best we can to allocate fairly, and to avoid allocating unnecessarily,” Huang said in response to a question during Nvidias fourth quarter earnings call.
                                                        • When it comes to GPU supply, Huang said the issue is more complex than it might seem.
                                                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                                          There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author has a financial stake in the company they are reporting on as she is an employee of Fortune Media Group which owns Nvidia.
                                                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                                            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nvidia chips as they are discussing supply and demand for their products. The article mentions that CEO Jensen Huang had to discuss how fairly the company decides who can buy them.

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                                                              • Nvidia's revenue more than tripled from a year earlier to $22.1 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter that ended Jan 28.
                                                              • The company earned $12.29 billion compared to a profit of $1.41 billion a year ago and adjusted for one-time items, Nvidia earned $5.16 per share in the latest quarter which is more than Wall Street forecasts for $4.59 per share.
                                                              • Nvidia's specialized chips are key components that help power different forms of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.
                                                            • Accuracy
                                                              • Nvidia's revenue more than tripled from a year earlier to $22.1 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter that ended Jan 28, up from $6.05 billion.
                                                            • Deception (100%)
                                                              None Found At Time Of Publication
                                                            • Fallacies (85%)
                                                              The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Nvidia has seen its value skyrocket over the past year thanks to soaring demand for its graphics chips used for artificial intelligence and that it is a leader in the hardware and software needed to tailor its technology to AI applications, without providing any evidence or sources. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Nvidia's specialized chips are key components that help power different forms of artificial intelligence, including the latest generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. Additionally, the article contains a dichotomous depiction of demand for Nvidia's products being surging worldwide across companies, industries and nations while also stating that there are challenges such as broader economic uncertainty, tech giants drive to make their own AI chips and emerging rivals. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Huang began to nudge the company into what was then seen as a still half-baked technology more than a decade ago without providing any evidence or sources.
                                                              • Nvidia has seen its value skyrocket over the past year thanks to soaring demand for its graphics chips used for artificial intelligence
                                                              • The company based in Santa Clara, California, earned $12.29 billion, compared to a profit of $1.41 billion a year ago.
                                                              • Another blockbuster quarter from Nvidia raises the question of how long its soaring performance will last
                                                            • Bias (85%)
                                                              The article is biased towards Nvidia's success in the AI chip market. The author uses phrases such as 'soaring demand for its graphics chips used for artificial intelligence', and 'Nvidia carved out an early lead in the hardware and software needed to tailor its technology to AI applications'. These statements suggest that Nvidia is a leader in the AI chip industry, which may not be entirely accurate. Additionally, the author quotes Jensen Huang's statement about how demand for Nvidia's chips has surged worldwide across companies, industries and nations. This quote suggests that there is widespread adoption of Nvidia's technology in various fields, but it does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
                                                              • Analysts had expected revenue of $20.4 billion for the period that concluded the company's fiscal year
                                                                • Nvidia reported revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter that ended Jan. 28 of $22.1 billion
                                                                  • The company based in Santa Clara, California, earned $12.29 billion
                                                                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                                                    The article discusses Nvidia's revenue and profit growth due to demand for its chips used in artificial intelligence. The author is Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia Corp., which could be a conflict of interest as he has financial stake in the company.
                                                                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                                                      None Found At Time Of Publication