Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has risen 10.4% over the past 90 days and recently reached a valuation of $5 billion. CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company has secured more than $500 billion in orders for its next-generation Blackwell and Rubin AI chips, and the chipmaker announced collaborations with Deutsche Telekom and Samsung. However, China has reportedly banned the use of foreign AI chips in state-funded data centers. The stock is 73.5% higher than it was six months ago, easily outperforming the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq in that time.
Trade relations between the United States and China present obstacles, but Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) is also the dominant AI chip maker in the market, and the company’s profitability remains strong.
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Note that the chipmaker’s recent earnings helped erase the sharp decline the stock suffered in early 2025 after it reported it would take a $5.5 billion charge tied to restrictions on the export of H20 chips to China. While some analysts have raised price targets, others warn of continued headwinds due to uncertainty surrounding future U.S.-China trade relations and the possibility of tighter regulations. The second quarter report was stellar overall and overall, but its forecasts fell short of high expectations. The third quarter report is scheduled for November 19.
Despite its challenges, the company’s pivot toward investments in AI infrastructure in the US indicates resilience. As analysts see strong demand for data centers, 24/7 Wall St. here explores whether Nvidia can sustain its recovery and drive further growth.
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Nvidia faces significant hurdles as it navigates US-China trade restrictions and intense market expectations. In the first quarter, export controls on its H20 AI chip, which had been specifically designed to circumvent restrictions on the export of advanced technology to China, led to the significant writedown mentioned above. Analysts believed the ban could result in a $9 billion revenue hit. About $700 million would affect the results of the fiscal first quarter, and the remaining $8 billion would be distributed between the second and third quarters.
New US tariffs and retaliatory measures from China have also threatened supply chain costs, particularly for globally sourced components, as competition from Huawei’s Ascend chips grows. These factors caused analysts to warn of pressure on margins. However, Nvidia’s profitability remains strong. The company has reportedly increased prices by 10% to 15% on some of its most popular GPUs as a result of the tariffs. Gaming processor prices increased by 5% to 10%, while it increased high-end AI GPUs by up to 15% to account for rising manufacturing costs and keep its profits stable.
However, investments in US AI infrastructure, backed by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s fabulous $165 billion expansion in Arizona, bolster Nvidia’s supply chains and are supported by its $37.6 billion cash reserve.
CEO Huang announced during his recent trip to South Korea that Nvidia will supply more than 260,000 advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) to South Korean companies, including Samsung and Hyundai Motor. He believes AI has reached a “virtuous circle” where improvements in models lead to more investment, which in turn leads to greater improvements and investment. He also expressed hope that US-China trade talks could lead to a policy change that would allow Nvidia to resume sales of next-generation chips in China.
The AI market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 37% through 2030, according to Grand View Research. This supports Nvidia’s revenue forecast of $170 billion for fiscal 2026, a 30% increase from the $130.5 billion it generated in 2025.
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In its second-quarter earnings report, Nvidia’s revenue totaled a record $46.7 billion, including $41.1 billion from its data center division. The total rose 56% year over year, driven largely by voracious demand for its AI chips.
The chipmaker invested $3.2 billion in capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, expanding production of Blackwell accelerators and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company’s capital spending has increased more than 200% this year to more than $3 billion to meet hyperscaler demand.
US-China trade restrictions still pose risks; Even with the possible thaw, tariffs could increase costs, which would explain the price increases supposedly implemented. A 39% increase in operating expenses to $3.7 billion for R&D offset Nvidia’s adjusted operating income of $25.1 billion.
However, Nvidia’s growth is not tied solely to data centers. The company expanded its automotive segment, up 103% year-over-year to $570 million, driven by partnerships with Toyota and Aurora Innovation for autonomous vehicles. This diversifies Nvidia’s portfolio amid tariff uncertainties.
Nvidia has projected fiscal third-quarter revenue of $54 billion, up or down 2%. This prospect does not assume any shipment of its H20 chips to China.
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This has been a rollercoaster year for Nvidia shareholders. The stock fell to a 52-week low of $86.62 in April. After an announced pause in US-China tariffs and first quarter results, the stock price recovered. It recently hit an all-time high of $212.19, pushing the company’s market cap briefly above $5 trillion.
While at least one official continues to sell shares, analyst sentiment remains optimistic. Of 64 analysts covering the stock, 59 recommend buying shares, 10 of them with Strong Buy ratings. Their one-year consensus price target has increased to $229.67. That target indicates an upside potential of more than 15% from its current price. Targets range from $100 to $350 per share.
Loop Capital reiterated its Buy rating and has the highest price target. He cited prospects for a significant increase in GPU shipments over the next 12 to 15 months. Goldman Sachs also just maintained a Buy rating.
Estimate
Target price
Change from current price
Low
$100.00
−49.7%
Median
$229.67
15.6%
High
$350.00
76.2%
Nvidia’s AI dominance, 93% data center growth, and automotive partnerships with Toyota positioned the company for profits in 2025. However, tariff risks and DeepSeek’s competitive AI models require caution. The chipmaker’s AI market growth and second-quarter revenue of $47 billion position Nvidia to hit its full-year revenue target of $170 billion, while its cash reserve and role in Project Stargate offer stability. Still, valuation concerns remain. Nvidia is a buy for growth-oriented investors, but others should be careful.
24/7 Wall St.’s year-end price target for Nvidia is $194.30 per share, implying a 2.2% drop from the current share price. That estimate takes into account tariff risks, competition from DeepSeek and potential supply constraints from Blackwell. It also reflects Nvidia’s AI dominance and revenue guidance for the second quarter of 2026. Since the target estimate is below the analyst average, it reflects a cautious but realistic outlook.
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