According to Cointelegraph, tech giant Nvidia is set to hold its second-quarter earnings call on September 28, generating significant buzz among analysts and investors. Expectations are high, with predictions of more than double year-over-year profits and record-breaking revenue. Many stock market insiders are dubbing it the event of the year.
Nvidia's stock has seen a remarkable rise over the past two years. In 2022, the company's shares hit a low of around $11, resulting in a market capitalization of approximately $250 billion. By mid-2024, this valuation would place it just below Toyota. As of August 23, Nvidia's stock is trading at $128.52, making it the second most valuable company globally by market cap at $3.166 trillion, trailing only Apple at $3.443 trillion.
The second quarter has been challenging for the tech industry, with most top 20 technology companies experiencing a downward trend in stock prices over a 30-day period, except for a few outliers like Apple and Meta. Nvidia's upcoming earnings report could potentially shift the overall performance outlook for the tech sector. Analysts are optimistic, predicting that Nvidia's Q2 earnings and revenue will surpass the records set in the first quarter of 2024.
Dan Ives, an analyst from Los Angeles-based private investment firm Wedbush, described the Nvidia call as potentially the most significant event for the stock market this year and possibly in years. Ethan Feller, an analyst from Zacks investment research firm, suggested that the earnings call could set Nvidia on a trajectory towards a $10 trillion market capitalization within the next five years if current trends persist. Despite the optimistic forecasts, it's noteworthy that Nvidia's stock has compounded at an annual rate of nearly 100% over the past five years.