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94 KiB
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================================ Human Message =================================
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NVDA
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================================== Ai Message ==================================
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[{'text': "I'll analyze NVDA for you. Let me start by retrieving the stock price data and then analyzing it with relevant technical indicators.", 'type': 'text'}, {'id': 'toolu_01KgtGQW9ed4w2kGLiV5iqu5', 'caller': {'type': 'direct'}, 'input': {'symbol': 'NVDA', 'start_date': '2025-08-20', 'end_date': '2026-02-20'}, 'name': 'get_stock_data', 'type': 'tool_use'}]
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Tool Calls:
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get_stock_data (toolu_01KgtGQW9ed4w2kGLiV5iqu5)
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Call ID: toolu_01KgtGQW9ed4w2kGLiV5iqu5
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Args:
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symbol: NVDA
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start_date: 2025-08-20
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end_date: 2026-02-20
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================================= Tool Message =================================
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Name: get_stock_data
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# Stock data for NVDA from 2025-08-20 to 2026-02-20
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# Total records: 126
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# Data retrieved on: 2026-02-20 01:34:20
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Date,Open,High,Low,Close,Volume,Dividends,Stock Splits
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2025-08-20,175.15,175.98,168.78,175.38,215142700,0.0,0.0
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2025-08-21,174.83,176.88,173.79,174.96,140040900,0.0,0.0
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2025-08-22,172.59,178.57,171.18,177.97,172789400,0.0,0.0
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2025-08-25,178.33,181.89,176.55,179.79,163012800,0.0,0.0
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2025-08-26,180.04,182.37,178.79,181.75,168688200,0.0,0.0
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2025-08-27,181.96,182.47,179.08,181.58,235518900,0.0,0.0
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2025-08-28,180.8,184.45,176.39,180.15,281787800,0.0,0.0
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2025-08-29,178.09,178.13,173.13,174.16,243257900,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-02,169.98,172.36,167.2,170.76,231164900,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-03,171.04,172.39,168.86,170.6,164424900,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-04,170.55,171.84,169.39,171.64,141670100,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-05,168.01,169.01,164.05,167.0,224441400,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-08,167.53,170.94,167.33,168.29,163769100,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-09,169.07,170.96,166.72,170.74,157548400,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-10,176.62,179.27,175.45,177.31,226852000,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-11,179.67,180.27,176.47,177.16,151159300,0.01,0.0
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2025-09-12,177.76,178.59,176.44,177.81,124911000,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-15,175.66,178.84,174.5,177.74,147061600,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-16,176.99,177.49,174.37,174.87,140737800,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-17,172.63,173.19,168.4,170.28,211843800,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-18,173.97,177.09,172.95,176.23,191763300,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-19,175.76,178.07,175.17,176.66,237182100,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-22,175.29,184.54,174.7,183.6,269637000,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-23,181.96,182.41,176.2,178.42,192559600,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-24,179.76,179.77,175.39,176.96,143564100,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-25,174.47,180.25,173.12,177.68,191586700,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-26,178.16,179.76,174.92,178.18,148573700,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-29,180.42,183.99,180.31,181.84,193063500,0.0,0.0
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2025-09-30,182.07,187.34,181.47,186.57,236981000,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-01,185.23,188.13,183.89,187.23,173844900,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-02,189.59,191.04,188.05,188.88,136805800,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-03,189.18,190.35,185.37,187.61,137596900,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-06,185.49,187.22,183.32,185.53,157678100,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-07,186.22,189.05,183.99,185.03,140088000,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-08,186.56,189.59,186.53,189.1,130168900,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-09,192.22,195.29,191.05,192.56,182997200,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-10,193.5,195.61,182.04,183.15,268774400,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-13,187.96,190.1,185.95,188.31,153482800,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-14,184.76,184.79,179.69,180.02,205641400,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-15,184.79,184.86,177.28,179.82,214450500,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-16,182.22,183.27,179.76,181.8,179723300,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-17,180.17,184.09,179.74,183.21,173135200,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-20,183.12,185.19,181.72,182.63,128544700,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-21,182.78,182.78,179.79,181.15,124240200,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-22,181.13,183.43,176.75,180.27,162249600,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-23,180.41,183.02,179.78,182.15,111363700,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-24,183.83,187.46,183.49,186.25,131296700,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-27,189.98,191.99,188.42,191.48,153452700,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-28,193.04,203.14,191.9,201.02,297986200,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-29,207.97,212.18,204.77,207.03,308829600,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-30,205.14,206.15,201.4,202.88,178864400,0.0,0.0
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2025-10-31,206.44,207.96,202.06,202.48,179802200,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-03,208.07,211.33,205.55,206.87,180267300,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-04,202.99,203.96,197.92,198.68,188919300,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-05,198.76,202.91,194.64,195.2,171350300,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-06,196.41,197.61,186.37,188.07,223029800,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-07,184.89,188.31,178.9,188.14,264942300,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-10,195.1,199.93,193.78,199.04,198897100,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-11,195.15,195.41,191.29,193.15,176483300,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-12,195.71,195.88,191.12,193.79,154935300,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-13,191.04,191.43,183.84,186.85,207423100,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-14,182.85,191.0,180.57,190.16,186591900,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-17,185.96,188.99,184.31,186.59,173628900,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-18,183.37,184.79,179.64,181.35,213598900,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-19,184.78,187.85,182.82,186.51,247246400,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-20,195.94,195.99,179.84,180.63,343504800,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-21,181.23,184.55,172.92,178.87,346926200,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-24,179.48,183.49,176.47,182.54,256618300,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-25,174.9,178.15,169.54,177.81,320600300,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-26,181.62,182.9,178.23,180.25,183852000,0.0,0.0
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2025-11-28,179.0,179.28,176.49,176.99,121332800,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-01,174.75,180.29,173.67,179.91,188131000,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-02,181.75,185.65,179.99,181.45,182632200,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-03,181.07,182.44,179.1,179.58,165138000,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-04,181.62,184.52,179.96,183.38,167364900,0.01,0.0
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2025-12-05,183.89,184.66,180.91,182.41,143971100,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-08,182.64,188.0,182.4,185.55,204378100,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-09,185.56,185.72,183.32,184.97,144719700,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-10,184.97,185.48,182.04,183.78,162785400,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-11,180.28,181.32,176.62,180.93,182136600,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-12,181.11,182.82,174.62,175.02,204274900,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-15,177.94,178.42,175.03,176.29,164775600,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-16,176.26,178.49,174.9,177.72,148588100,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-17,176.1,176.13,170.31,170.94,222775500,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-18,174.53,176.15,171.82,174.14,176096000,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-19,176.67,181.45,176.34,180.99,324925900,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-22,183.92,184.16,182.35,183.69,129064400,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-23,182.97,189.33,182.9,189.21,174873600,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-24,187.94,188.91,186.59,188.61,65528500,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-26,189.92,192.69,188.0,190.53,139740300,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-29,187.71,188.76,185.91,188.22,120006100,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-30,188.24,188.99,186.93,187.54,97687300,0.0,0.0
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2025-12-31,189.57,190.56,186.49,186.5,120100500,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-02,189.84,192.93,188.26,188.85,148240500,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-05,191.76,193.63,186.15,188.12,183529700,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-06,190.52,192.17,186.82,187.24,176862600,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-07,188.57,191.37,186.56,189.11,153543200,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-08,189.11,189.55,183.71,185.04,172457000,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-09,185.08,186.34,183.67,184.86,131327500,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-12,183.22,187.12,183.02,184.94,137968500,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-13,185.0,188.11,183.4,185.81,160128900,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-14,184.32,184.46,180.8,183.14,159586100,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-15,186.5,189.7,186.33,187.05,206188600,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-16,189.08,190.44,186.08,186.23,187967200,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-20,181.9,182.38,177.61,178.07,223345300,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-21,179.05,185.38,178.4,183.32,200381000,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-22,184.75,186.17,183.93,184.84,139636600,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-23,187.5,189.6,186.82,187.67,142748100,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-26,187.16,189.12,185.99,186.47,124799600,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-27,187.24,190.0,185.7,188.52,143711600,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-28,191.27,192.35,189.84,191.52,148552700,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-29,191.34,193.48,186.06,192.51,171764400,0.0,0.0
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2026-01-30,191.21,194.49,189.47,191.13,179489500,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-02,187.2,190.3,184.88,185.61,165794100,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-03,186.24,186.27,176.23,180.34,204019600,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-04,179.46,179.58,171.91,174.19,207014100,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-05,174.93,176.82,171.03,171.88,206312900,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-06,176.69,187.0,174.6,185.41,231346200,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-09,184.26,193.66,183.95,190.04,196387400,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-10,191.38,192.48,188.12,188.54,136764800,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-11,192.45,193.26,188.77,190.05,144192700,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-12,193.03,193.61,186.51,186.94,189932500,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-13,187.48,187.5,181.59,182.81,161888000,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-17,181.75,187.15,179.18,184.97,162276900,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-18,188.75,190.37,186.76,187.98,164749100,0.0,0.0
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2026-02-19,187.06,188.43,185.66,187.9,125901800,0.0,0.0
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================================== Ai Message ==================================
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[{'text': "Now let me retrieve the technical indicators. Based on the market context, I'll analyze NVDA with a diverse set of indicators that cover trend, momentum, volatility, and volume aspects:", 'type': 'text'}, {'id': 'toolu_011wkP6HrmDNUKXHa31rrdYa', 'caller': {'type': 'direct'}, 'input': {'symbol': 'NVDA', 'indicator': 'close_50_sma', 'curr_date': '2026-02-20', 'look_back_days': 30}, 'name': 'get_indicators', 'type': 'tool_use'}, {'id': 'toolu_01F6BnnddVNJWzny4rqX9D4W', 'caller': {'type': 'direct'}, 'input': {'symbol': 'NVDA', 'indicator': 'close_200_sma', 'curr_date': '2026-02-20', 'look_back_days': 30}, 'name': 'get_indicators', 'type': 'tool_use'}, {'id': 'toolu_01NvfoT3vn8xf6rArK94MEAN', 'caller': {'type': 'direct'}, 'input': {'symbol': 'NVDA', 'indicator': 'macd', 'curr_date': '2026-02-20', 'look_back_days': 30}, 'name': 'get_indicators', 'type': 'tool_use'}, {'id': 'toolu_01MprLuxfcAWgk4pqiShsQNE', 'caller': {'type': 'direct'}, 'input': {'symbol': 'NVDA', 'indicator': 'rsi', 'curr_date': '2026-02-20', 'look_back_days': 30}, 'name': 'get_indicators', 'type': 'tool_use'}, {'id': 'toolu_01C4V1GVV1zQHegoMFD49CXk', 'caller': {'type': 'direct'}, 'input': {'symbol': 'NVDA', 'indicator': 'boll', 'curr_date': '2026-02-20', 'look_back_days': 30}, 'name': 'get_indicators', 'type': 'tool_use'}, {'id': 'toolu_01V7HxJeG91SCi11yporDUvY', 'caller': {'type': 'direct'}, 'input': {'symbol': 'NVDA', 'indicator': 'boll_ub', 'curr_date': '2026-02-20', 'look_back_days': 30}, 'name': 'get_indicators', 'type': 'tool_use'}, {'id': 'toolu_01EVXYtMsACW2dAErNX64NkB', 'caller': {'type': 'direct'}, 'input': {'symbol': 'NVDA', 'indicator': 'atr', 'curr_date': '2026-02-20', 'look_back_days': 30}, 'name': 'get_indicators', 'type': 'tool_use'}, {'id': 'toolu_01LvHnoDoAG3uvMBaPPeUVBp', 'caller': {'type': 'direct'}, 'input': {'symbol': 'NVDA', 'indicator': 'vwma', 'curr_date': '2026-02-20', 'look_back_days': 30}, 'name': 'get_indicators', 'type': 'tool_use'}]
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Tool Calls:
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get_indicators (toolu_011wkP6HrmDNUKXHa31rrdYa)
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Call ID: toolu_011wkP6HrmDNUKXHa31rrdYa
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Args:
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symbol: NVDA
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indicator: close_50_sma
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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look_back_days: 30
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get_indicators (toolu_01F6BnnddVNJWzny4rqX9D4W)
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Call ID: toolu_01F6BnnddVNJWzny4rqX9D4W
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Args:
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symbol: NVDA
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indicator: close_200_sma
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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look_back_days: 30
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get_indicators (toolu_01NvfoT3vn8xf6rArK94MEAN)
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Call ID: toolu_01NvfoT3vn8xf6rArK94MEAN
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Args:
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symbol: NVDA
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indicator: macd
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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look_back_days: 30
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get_indicators (toolu_01MprLuxfcAWgk4pqiShsQNE)
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Call ID: toolu_01MprLuxfcAWgk4pqiShsQNE
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Args:
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symbol: NVDA
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indicator: rsi
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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look_back_days: 30
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get_indicators (toolu_01C4V1GVV1zQHegoMFD49CXk)
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Call ID: toolu_01C4V1GVV1zQHegoMFD49CXk
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Args:
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symbol: NVDA
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indicator: boll
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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look_back_days: 30
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get_indicators (toolu_01V7HxJeG91SCi11yporDUvY)
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Call ID: toolu_01V7HxJeG91SCi11yporDUvY
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Args:
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symbol: NVDA
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indicator: boll_ub
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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look_back_days: 30
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get_indicators (toolu_01EVXYtMsACW2dAErNX64NkB)
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Call ID: toolu_01EVXYtMsACW2dAErNX64NkB
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Args:
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symbol: NVDA
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indicator: atr
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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look_back_days: 30
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get_indicators (toolu_01LvHnoDoAG3uvMBaPPeUVBp)
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Call ID: toolu_01LvHnoDoAG3uvMBaPPeUVBp
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Args:
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symbol: NVDA
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indicator: vwma
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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look_back_days: 30
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================================= Tool Message =================================
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Name: get_indicators
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## vwma values from 2026-01-21 to 2026-02-20:
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2026-02-20: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-02-19: 184.66242791328162
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2026-02-18: 184.94101310306712
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2026-02-17: 185.08880001932908
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2026-02-16: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-02-15: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-02-14: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-02-13: 185.34751347642754
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2026-02-12: 185.53277278414055
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2026-02-11: 185.40548370459499
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2026-02-10: 185.06279561644817
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2026-02-09: 184.58501255099284
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2026-02-08: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-02-07: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-02-06: 183.75008346116346
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2026-02-05: 184.17842015172099
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2026-02-04: 185.39734906187073
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2026-02-03: 186.1025136971377
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2026-02-02: 186.5269583081528
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2026-02-01: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-01-31: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-01-30: 186.40925248141517
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2026-01-29: 185.90892429232568
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2026-01-28: 185.5635141046591
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2026-01-27: 185.42643204696165
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2026-01-26: 185.5154485678707
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2026-01-25: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-01-24: N/A: Not a trading day (weekend or holiday)
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2026-01-23: 185.71967631438656
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2026-01-22: 185.84847837535193
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2026-01-21: 186.0016168241453
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VWMA: A moving average weighted by volume. Usage: Confirm trends by integrating price action with volume data. Tips: Watch for skewed results from volume spikes; use in combination with other volume analyses.
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================================== Ai Message ==================================
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## COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF NVDA
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**Analysis Date: February 20, 2026**
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### **Executive Summary**
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NVDA is currently trading in a **transitional phase** with conflicting signals between short-term and longer-term indicators. The stock shows signs of **consolidation and slight upward momentum recovery** following a steep drawdown in early February, but broader structural weakness remains evident. The momentum is fragile, and price action is tightly constrained within key moving average levels, suggesting limited directional conviction.
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---
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### **Detailed Trend Analysis**
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#### **1. Moving Average Structure - Bullish Long-term, Bearish Short-term**
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**Key Observations:**
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- **200 SMA (Long-term Trend):** 172.79 (as of 2026-02-19)
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- **50 SMA (Medium-term Trend):** 184.71 (as of 2026-02-19)
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- **Current Price (2026-02-19):** 187.90
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The current price is **above both the 50 and 200 SMAs**, which is technically bullish. However, the structure reveals critical nuances:
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1. **Distance Gap Widening:** The spread between the 50 SMA and 200 SMA is approximately 11.92 points, indicating the 50 SMA is pulling away upward. This could suggest strengthening intermediate momentum, but given the sharp selloff earlier in February, this gap narrowing occurred rapidly from ~16.50 points on February 2.
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2. **Price Oscillating Around 50 SMA:** The price has been trading in a 3-5 point range relative to the 50 SMA throughout the last week (Feb 17-19), oscillating between supporting and resistance. This narrow band suggests **weakening volatility and potential consolidation** rather than strong directional thrust.
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3. **200 SMA Uptrend Persistence:** The 200 SMA is still rising (from 164.79 on 2026-01-21 to 172.79 on 2026-02-19), confirming that the **long-term uptrend remains intact**, despite January's volatility. This is a critical positive anchor for bullish positioning.
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**Interpretation:** The stock is maintaining its long-term uptrend structure, but intermediate momentum is weakening. The 50 SMA's recent rise from 183.50 (2026-02-05) to 184.71 (2026-02-19) shows recovery in the medium-term trend, but the recovery lacks conviction given the tight trading range.
|
||
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||
---
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||
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||
#### **2. Bollinger Bands - Expansion and Upper Band Resistance**
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**Key Observations:**
|
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- **Bollinger Middle (20 SMA):** 185.97
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- **Upper Band (Resistance):** 196.63
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- **Lower Band (Support):** ~175.31 (derived from band dynamics)
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- **Current Price:** 187.90
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|
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**Volatility Analysis:**
|
||
- **ATR (Current):** 6.18 points (up from 5.18 on 2026-01-30)
|
||
- The ATR expansion from 5.18 to 6.18 indicates **elevated volatility in recent trading**, which aligns with the sharp price swings observed in early February.
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||
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||
**Band Positioning:**
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1. The price is currently **1.93 points above the Bollinger Middle**, positioning it in the upper half of the bands but not at extremes.
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||
2. The upper band is at 196.63, which is **8.73 points above current price**. This suggests room for upside movement before hitting overbought conditions.
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||
3. However, the bands have **contracted significantly** from earlier extremes (upper band was 199.72 on 2026-02-05), indicating **volatility compression**—a precursor to directional breakouts.
|
||
|
||
**Critical Signal:** The tightening Bollinger Bands combined with elevated ATR (relative to recent history) creates a **potential breakout setup**. Price could either accelerate higher or fall through support at the 20 SMA, depending on catalyst.
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||
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|
||
|
||
#### **3. Momentum Indicators - Mixed but Improving**
|
||
|
||
**MACD Analysis:**
|
||
- **Current MACD:** 0.4283 (2026-02-19)
|
||
- **Recent Trajectory:** MACD turned **positive on 2026-02-03 (0.5326)**, dipped into negative territory 2026-02-05 to 2026-02-10 (low of -1.1503), and has recovered sharply back to positive on 2026-02-19.
|
||
- **Historical Context:** MACD was strongly positive in late January (peak of 1.5175 on 2026-01-30), declined into February's weakness, and is now **re-establishing positive momentum**.
|
||
|
||
**MACD Interpretation:**
|
||
The rapid MACD recovery from -1.15 to +0.43 in just 9 trading days is **bullish** but suggests the negative divergence was short-lived. This rapid recovery could indicate:
|
||
- Strong buying support at lower price levels (around 171.88 on 2026-02-05)
|
||
- Institutional accumulation during the dip
|
||
- Potential resumption of the uptrend
|
||
|
||
However, the MACD momentum (0.4283) is **well below the January peak** (1.5175), indicating the current rally lacks the intensity of the late-January surge.
|
||
|
||
**RSI Analysis:**
|
||
- **Current RSI:** 52.78 (2026-02-19)
|
||
- **Recent Range:** 47.33 (2026-02-13, low) to 59.75 (2026-01-29, high)
|
||
- **Current Position:** Neutral, in the middle of the 0-100 scale
|
||
|
||
**RSI Interpretation:**
|
||
The RSI at 52.78 is **perfectly neutral**, indicating balanced buying and selling pressure. Notably:
|
||
1. The RSI **did not reach oversold territory** (<30) during the February selloff, suggesting institutional support prevented panic selling
|
||
2. The RSI has oscillated between 47-58 throughout February, indicating a **consolidation range** rather than trend establishment
|
||
3. The lack of extreme readings (either >70 or <30) in recent days suggests **low conviction in either direction**
|
||
|
||
**Critical Insight:** Both MACD and RSI are improving but remain subdued relative to January strength. This suggests the bounce in NVDA is a **technical correction to oversold conditions** rather than a resumption of strong momentum.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
#### **4. Volume-Weighted Analysis - Validation of Trend**
|
||
|
||
**VWMA Insights:**
|
||
- **VWMA (2026-02-19):** 184.66
|
||
- **50 SMA (2026-02-19):** 184.71
|
||
- **Comparison:** VWMA is nearly identical to the 50 SMA (0.05 point difference)
|
||
|
||
The convergence of VWMA and 50 SMA is **highly significant**:
|
||
- This suggests that volume-weighted price action is **completely aligned with standard price movement**, indicating **consistent volume throughout the rally**
|
||
- Unlike a typical reversal where volume spikes at bottoms, NVDA's recovery has been **methodical and volume-distributed**, reducing reversal risk but also limiting explosive upside potential
|
||
- The VWMA tracking the 50 SMA precisely suggests this is an **organic, validated move** rather than a speculative spike
|
||
|
||
**Volume Character:**
|
||
Looking at the raw volume data from early February:
|
||
- 2026-02-05 (low near 171.88): 206.3M shares
|
||
- 2026-02-06 (bounce to 185.41): 231.3M shares
|
||
- 2026-02-09 (to 190.04): 196.4M shares
|
||
|
||
The volume on the bounce **exceeds average trading volume**, confirming institutional participation in the recovery. However, recent sessions (2026-02-17-19) show **declining volume** (162-165M shares), which is concerning for sustaining the uptrend.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
#### **5. Price Structure & Support/Resistance**
|
||
|
||
**Key Support Levels:**
|
||
1. **200 SMA:** 172.79 — **Primary long-term support** (broke briefly on 2026-02-05 low of 171.88, but held above moving average)
|
||
2. **50 SMA:** 184.71 — **Secondary dynamic support** (price currently 3.19 points above)
|
||
3. **Bollinger Lower Band:** ~175.31 — **Tertiary support** (technical floor)
|
||
|
||
**Key Resistance Levels:**
|
||
1. **200-day high (Jan 2026):** ~194.49 (2026-01-30)
|
||
2. **Bollinger Upper Band:** 196.63 — **Technical ceiling**
|
||
3. **Psychological Level:** 200.00 — **Key round number**
|
||
|
||
**Price Action Assessment:**
|
||
- NVDA is currently in a **range-bound pattern** between 184-190, representing only a 6-point ($6) trading corridor
|
||
- The stock **failed to recapture the 190+ level decisively**, settling back to 187.90 by 2026-02-19
|
||
- The tight consolidation suggests **market indecision** about the direction of the next major move
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
### **Six-Month Contextual Analysis (August 2025 - February 2026)**
|
||
|
||
Stepping back to understand the broader trajectory:
|
||
|
||
1. **August 2025 - October 2025:** Strong uptrend from 175 to 212 (+21% gain in 2 months)
|
||
2. **October 2025 - December 2025:** Consolidation with choppy sideways action, slowly grinding lower from 212 to 186
|
||
3. **January 2026:** Relative strength with recovery to 194.49, suggesting buyers stepping in
|
||
4. **February 2026:** Sharp pullback to 171.88 (lowest point), followed by recovery to 187.90
|
||
|
||
**Long-term Pattern:** NVDA is trading within a **longer-term consolidation zone between 165-200**, with the February low near 171.88 representing a **key support test**. The fact that the stock bounced strongly from this level (and the 200 SMA never closed below it) suggests this level has **institutional support**.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
### **Risk Assessment**
|
||
|
||
**Bearish Risks:**
|
||
1. **RSI Neutrality:** At 52.78, RSI is neither oversold nor overbought, meaning upside continuation must be validated by new momentum (not current oversold conditions)
|
||
2. **Volume Decline:** Recent volume is **below average**, suggesting weak institutional conviction
|
||
3. **Narrow Range Trading:** The 184-190 range suggests traders are **unwilling to commit** to higher prices
|
||
4. **Macro Headwinds:** If broader tech sector weakness returns, NVDA could break below 184-point support quickly
|
||
|
||
**Bullish Catalysts:**
|
||
1. **200 SMA Support:** The 200 SMA is rising and never closed below, providing **powerful structural support**
|
||
2. **MACD Recovery:** The rapid MACD turn from -1.15 to +0.43 suggests **momentum is rebuilding**
|
||
3. **No Panic Selling:** The February low was reached on **modest volume**, not capitulation, suggesting buying opportunities were recognized
|
||
4. **Gap to Resistance:** The 8.73-point gap to the Bollinger Upper Band provides **defined upside target**
|
||
|
||
---
|
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|
||
### **Summary of Key Indicators**
|
||
|
||
| **Indicator** | **Current Value** | **Signal** | **Strength** |
|
||
|:---|:---:|:---|:---|
|
||
| **Price vs. 50 SMA** | +3.19 pts (+1.7%) | Bullish Support | Moderate |
|
||
| **Price vs. 200 SMA** | +15.11 pts (+8.7%) | Strong Bullish | Strong |
|
||
| **MACD** | 0.4283 | Bullish (Recovering) | Moderate |
|
||
| **MACD Trend** | Upward | Momentum Building | Moderate |
|
||
| **RSI** | 52.78 | Neutral | Neutral |
|
||
| **Bollinger Bands** | Upper 196.63 | Compression/Breakout Risk | Moderate |
|
||
| **ATR** | 6.18 | Above Average | Elevated Volatility |
|
||
| **VWMA vs. 50 SMA** | Aligned | Validated Trend | Moderate |
|
||
| **Volume Trend** | Declining | Weakening Conviction | Negative |
|
||
| **Price Range** | 184-190 | Consolidation | Indecision |
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
### **Trading Perspective**
|
||
|
||
**Current Market Structure:**
|
||
NVDA is in a **consolidation consolidation within a longer-term uptrend**, with the 200 SMA providing strong structural support. The stock is neither overbought nor oversold by momentum metrics, but shows **fragile momentum recovery**.
|
||
|
||
**Likely Scenarios:**
|
||
1. **Bullish Breakout** (Probability: 45%): Price breaks through 190 and targets the 196.63 upper band or higher
|
||
2. **Continued Consolidation** (Probability: 40%): Price remains trapped in 184-190 range for another 1-2 weeks
|
||
3. **Bearish Breakdown** (Probability: 15%): Price fails to hold 184.71 and tests the 50-SMA support, leading to deeper pullback toward 172.79
|
||
|
||
**Key Watch Points:**
|
||
- **Volume Confirmation:** If breakout above 190 occurs, volume must increase above the 190-200M share range
|
||
- **MACD Divergence:** Watch if MACD crosses above its signal line (currently positive but not at signal line crossover)
|
||
- **RSI Momentum:** RSI must break above 55-57 to signal resumption of bullish momentum
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
**Conclusion:** NVDA presents a **balanced but cautious outlook**. The long-term uptrend structure is intact, but near-term momentum is fragile and consolidating. Price is at an inflection point where the next 1-2% move (either direction) could clarify the intermediate direction. Traders should wait for **volume confirmation above 190** or **breakdown below 184** before committing to directional positions.
|
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================================ Human Message =================================
|
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|
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Continue
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================================== Ai Message ==================================
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================================= Tool Message =================================
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Name: get_news
|
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|
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## NVDA News, from 2026-02-13 to 2026-02-20:
|
||
|
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### Today in tech: OpenAI's new funding, Nvidia comes for AMD & Intel (source: Yahoo Finance Video)
|
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Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley comes on Market Domination to break down the day's leading and trending tech stories. Nvidia (NVDA) is moving further into CPUs with its expanded Meta (META) deal, competing with names like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC) Meanwhile, OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) reportedly has a new round of funding, and also made headlines with Anthropic (ANTH.PVT). For more predictions market insight, check out the new Yahoo Finance Polymarket Hub. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.
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Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/today-tech-openais-funding-nvidia-205920523.html
|
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|
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### Robotics trade in focus: 2 overlooked stock picks (source: Yahoo Finance Video)
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As part of Yahoo Finance's Bot & Sold robotics special, KraneShares senior investment strategist Derek Yan joins Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton to share his top stock picks in the robotics sector. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.
|
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Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/robotics-trade-focus-2-overlooked-113006524.html
|
||
|
||
### Is Coca-Cola Still the Ultimate Dividend Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever? (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
The beverage giant can provide decades of passive income.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/coca-cola-ultimate-dividend-stock-buy-hold-forever/
|
||
|
||
### Why Vertex Stock Zoomed Almost 6% Higher on Thursday (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
The company has several juicy growth opportunities ahead of it, a market professional tracking its fortunes believes.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/why-vertex-stock-zoomed-almost-6-higher-on-thursda/
|
||
|
||
### Akamai Technologies Q4 Earnings Call Highlights (source: MarketBeat)
|
||
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that management said reflected continued progress in repositioning the company toward cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure, while also highlighting new investments tied to its AI inference strategy. Fourth-quarter financial pe
|
||
Link: https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/akamai-technologies-q4-earnings-call-highlights-2026-02-19/?utm_source=yahoofinance&utm_medium=yahoofinance
|
||
|
||
### Nvidia deepens early-stage push into India’s AI startup ecosystem (source: TechCrunch)
|
||
Nvidia is working with investors, nonprofits, and venture firms to build earlier ties with India's fast-growing AI founder ecosystem.
|
||
Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-deepens-early-stage-push-003000813.html
|
||
|
||
### If You'd Invested $100 in Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today (Hint: You'd Have More Than Doubled Your Dollars) (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
The need for cybersecurity is not going away anytime soon -- which is great for this company.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/if-youd-invested-100-in-palo-alto-networks-panw-st/
|
||
|
||
### Nvidia, OpenAI near $30 billion investment in place of unfinished $100 billion deal, FT reports (source: Reuters)
|
||
Nvidia is close to finalizing a $30 billion investment into OpenAI that will replace the long-term $100 billion commitment agreed upon by the companies last year, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing sources. The deal, which would be part of a new funding round for the artificial intelligence start-up, could be finalized as early as this weekend, the report added. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
|
||
Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-close-finalizing-30-billion-002456305.html
|
||
|
||
### Trybe Capital Loads Up D-Wave Quantum With 1.9 Million Shares Bought (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
D-Wave Quantum provides quantum computing systems and cloud-based solutions for enterprises tackling complex computational challenges.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/02/19/trybe-capital-loads-up-qbts-with-1-9-million-shares-bought/
|
||
|
||
### Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady as US-Iran tensions rise, PCE inflation looms (source: Yahoo Finance)
|
||
Wall Street is approaching the end to a contentious earnings season defined by an AI sell-off.
|
||
Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-futures-steady-as-us-iran-tensions-rise-pce-inflation-looms-000113385.html
|
||
|
||
### Down 22%, Should You Buy CrowdStrike Stock on the Dip Before March 3? (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
With the artificial intelligence buildout gathering steam, cybersecurity demand is unlikely to slow down.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/down-22-buy-crowdstrike-stock-dip-before-march-3/
|
||
|
||
### Bold Prediction: Nvidia Is About to Soar. Here's Why. (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
Nvidia stock has only gone sideways this year. That is about to change.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/bold-prediction-nvidia-is-about-to-soar-heres-why/
|
||
|
||
### 2 Innovative Biotech Stocks That May Climb 58% and 200%, According to Wall Street (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
These biotech companies have catalysts ahead.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/2-biotech-stocks-that-may-soar/
|
||
|
||
### Why Etsy Stock Popped Today (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
The online marketplace is set to raise over $1 billion from the sale of a non-core asset.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/why-etsy-stock-is-up-today/
|
||
|
||
### Warning: This Skyrocketing Stock Has a Hidden Risk (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
Eli Lilly is leading the pack in the GLP-1 weight-loss drug market, but this good news won't last forever.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/warning-this-skyrocketing-stock-has-a-hidden-risk/
|
||
|
||
### 3 Reasons NVIDIA Will Crush Earnings on February 25th (source: 24/7 Wall St.)
|
||
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on February 25, 2026 after market close. After twelve consecutive quarters of beats and shares up 35% over the past year, there’s a lot riding on this quarter. However, my bet is this could be the first quarter that makes clear just how big the Blackwell supercycle is. ... 3 Reasons NVIDIA Will Crush Earnings on February 25th
|
||
Link: https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/02/19/3-reasons-nvidia-will-crush-earnings-on-february-25th/
|
||
|
||
### This Blue-Collar Stock Out-Returned Nvidia Over the Past 5 Years. It Still Has Room to Grow. (source: Barrons.com)
|
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Artificial-intelligence chip maker Nvidia has dominated the stock market conversation over the past five years. Comfort Systems is a classic hard-hat company, employing about 18,000 workers including plumbers, pipe fitters, welders, and other skilled technicians to install and maintain heating and cooling systems, plumbing, and more at factories and other industrial sites. Comfort Systems stock has posted five-year average annual returns of more than 87%, the highest in the S&P 500, according to Bespoke Investing Group.
|
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Link: https://www.barrons.com/articles/comfort-systems-out-returned-nvidia-over-the-past-5-years-7220e87a?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo
|
||
|
||
### Amazon Just Shared Great News for This AI Chipmaker (Hint: Not Nvidia) (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
Amazon is spending $200 billion on AI data centers this year, and this company could receive a good chunk of it.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/amazon-great-news-ai-chipmakeker-nvda-mrvl/
|
||
|
||
### Nvidia Dumped Recursion Pharmaceuticals Stock. Should You? (source: Barchart)
|
||
Nvidia sold its position in Recursion Pharmaceuticals, while others keep a measured outlook. Does this divergence signal risk or opportunity?
|
||
Link: https://www.barchart.com/story/news/315294/nvidia-dumped-recursion-pharmaceuticals-stock-should-you
|
||
|
||
### 2 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in 2026 (source: Motley Fool)
|
||
These companies are poised for years of revenue growth ahead.
|
||
Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/19/2-top-quantum-computing-stocks-to-buy-in-2026/
|
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|
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|
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================================== Ai Message ==================================
|
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|
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Based on my analysis of NVDA news from February 13-20, 2026, here is a comprehensive report:
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|
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---
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|
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# NVIDIA (NVDA) - Comprehensive News & Sentiment Analysis Report
|
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## Week of February 13-20, 2026
|
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|
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### Executive Summary
|
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NVIDIA is navigating a critical inflection point heading into its Q4 FY2026 earnings announcement on February 25, 2026. The company is experiencing mixed sentiment with several significant developments: strategic expansion into CPUs through the Meta partnership, substantial capital commitments to OpenAI, and strong analyst optimism about the Blackwell supercycle. However, market concerns about valuation and competition from alternative AI chipmakers are tempering enthusiasm.
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### Key Developments This Week
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#### 1. **OpenAI Investment: $30B Deal (Major Strategic Move)**
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- **Status**: Near finalization, potentially closing this weekend
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- **Context**: Replaces the previously announced $100B long-term commitment made last year
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- **Implication**: While this is a significant capital commitment showing confidence in OpenAI's trajectory, the reduction from $100B to $30B suggests either changed priorities or strategic recalibration
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- **Market Signal**: Mixed - demonstrates NVIDIA's commitment to AI infrastructure but questions about whether the original $100B thesis still holds
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||
#### 2. **CPU Expansion Through Meta Partnership (Competitive Escalation)**
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||
- **Strategic Importance**: NVIDIA is "moving further into CPUs" with expanded Meta deal
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||
- **Competitors**: Directly challenging AMD and Intel in the CPU market
|
||
- **Analyst Sentiment**: Yahoo Finance framed this as a significant story ("moving for AMD & Intel")
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- **Market Interpretation**: NVIDIA's expanding beyond GPUs into traditional CPU territory signals confidence in vertical integration and willingness to compete in established markets
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#### 3. **Earnings Catalyst - February 25 (Imminent Event Risk)**
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- **Expectations**: 12 consecutive quarters of beats
|
||
- **Stock Performance YTD**: Up 35% over past year BUT has "only gone sideways this year" (2026)
|
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- **Analyst Predictions**: 24/7 Wall St. predicts NVIDIA will "crush earnings" with 3 key reasons highlighted
|
||
- **Key Focus**: Blackwell supercycle validation and demand signals
|
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- **Risk Assessment**: High expectations create potential for disappointment despite operational strength
|
||
|
||
#### 4. **India AI Startup Ecosystem Investment**
|
||
- **Initiative**: NVIDIA deepening early-stage push into India's AI startup ecosystem
|
||
- **Strategic Value**: Building relationships with investors, nonprofits, and venture firms
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||
- **Long-term Implication**: Positioning for growth in emerging AI markets and securing early partnerships
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#### 5. **Market Sentiment Snapshot**
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- **Bullish Signals**:
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- "Bold Prediction: Nvidia Is About to Soar"
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- Strong earnings expectations from multiple analysts
|
||
- Blackwell supercycle narrative remains intact
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- CPU expansion shows market confidence
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- **Bearish/Cautionary Signals**:
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- Stock "only gone sideways this year" (momentum stalling)
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- AI sell-off ongoing in broader market
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- Competition from alternative AI chipmakers (Amazon considering Trainium/Graviton)
|
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- Valuation concerns implicit in analyst caution
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#### 6. **Competitive Landscape Shifting**
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- Amazon investing $200B in AI data centers with potential for non-NVIDIA suppliers
|
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- Quantum computing emerging as alternative computing paradigm (though different use case)
|
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- Broader market rotation away from mega-cap tech/AI concentration
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### Sentiment Analysis by Category
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| **Sentiment Category** | **Tone** | **Evidence** | **Trader Implication** |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| **Near-term (Pre-Feb 25)** | Cautiously Optimistic | Earnings beat expectations, Blackwell narrative | BUY dips before earnings |
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| **Strategic Positioning** | Very Positive | Meta expansion, OpenAI deal, India ecosystem | HOLD - strategic moat strengthening |
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| **Valuation/Price Action** | Mixed | Up 35% YTD 2025, flat 2026 YTD | Market pricing in expectations |
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| **Competition** | Slightly Negative | AMD/Intel challenges, Amazon alternatives | Monitor competitive developments |
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| **Long-term AI Narrative** | Positive | Continued infrastructure buildout | Infrastructure play remains valid |
|
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| **Earnings Execution** | Optimistic | 12 straight beats, supercycle thesis | High bar to clear Feb 25 |
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### Critical Analysis & Insights
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||
|
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#### What's Important to Watch:
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|
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1. **Blackwell Demand Validation**: The earnings call will be critical for demonstrating that the Blackwell supercycle is real and not priced into stock. Specific guidance on bookings and next-quarter demand will move the stock significantly.
|
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|
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2. **Margin Structure**: With CPU expansion and increased competition, understanding gross margin maintenance will be essential for long-term profitability.
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3. **OpenAI Deal Terms**: The $30B figure is lower than originally announced. Shareholders should understand if this reflects changing dynamics with OpenAI or NVIDIA's own strategic pivot.
|
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|
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4. **Year-to-Date Momentum**: The fact that NVDA has been flat in 2026 despite being up 35% in 2025 suggests market expectations may already be significantly embedded in the current valuation. Earnings must exceed already-high expectations to break this pattern.
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|
||
5. **Macro Headwinds**: US-Iran tensions and PCE inflation data mentioned in market reports could impact broader tech sector sentiment regardless of NVIDIA's fundamentals.
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---
|
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|
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### Investment Thesis Assessment
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|
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**BULL CASE:**
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- 12 consecutive quarters of earnings beats
|
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- Blackwell supercycle entering inflection point
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- Strategic expansion into CPUs with Meta
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- India ecosystem play for future growth
|
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- Continued AI infrastructure buildout globally
|
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**BEAR CASE:**
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- Valuation stretched with sideways price action in 2026
|
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- High expectations create risk of disappointment
|
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- Competition increasing from AMD, Intel, and custom silicon
|
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- OpenAI investment scaled back from $100B to $30B
|
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- Broader market rotation away from mega-cap AI concentration
|
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### Summary Data Table
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| **Metric** | **Status** | **Impact** |
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|---|---|---|
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| **Q4 FY2026 Earnings Date** | February 25, 2026 | High volatility expected |
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| **Consecutive Beat Streak** | 12 quarters | Sets high bar for Feb 25 |
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| **YTD 2025 Returns** | +35% | Strong but needs continuation |
|
||
| **YTD 2026 Returns** | Flat/Sideways | Momentum concerns |
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||
| **OpenAI Investment** | $30B finalized | Strategic confidence but reduced scope |
|
||
| **CPU Market Entry** | Meta partnership expanded | Competitive escalation vs AMD/Intel |
|
||
| **India Ecosystem** | Active investment | Long-term optionality |
|
||
| **Analyst Sentiment** | Bullish (near-term) | Multiple "crush earnings" predictions |
|
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| **Macro Headwinds** | US-Iran tensions, inflation | Sector-wide pressure risk |
|
||
| **Competitive Threats** | Amazon custom silicon, quantum computing | Monitoring required |
|
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|
||
---
|
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|
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### Conclusion for Traders & Investors
|
||
|
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NVIDIA presents a **complex risk/reward scenario** heading into earnings. The bull case remains intact with Blackwell supercycle validation as the key catalyst, but the market's flat performance in 2026 despite strong 2025 gains suggests elevated expectations are already priced in. The upcoming February 25 earnings announcement is a critical inflection point—a beat could reignite upside momentum, while a miss could trigger significant correction despite solid operations.
|
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|
||
Strategic expansions into CPUs and India suggest management confidence, but competitive intensity is increasing. The reduced OpenAI investment size warrants monitoring for changes in NVIDIA's AI infrastructure thesis.
|
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|
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**For traders:** Monitor closely for earnings surprises and specific guidance on Blackwell demand.
|
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**For investors:** The long-term AI infrastructure narrative remains sound, but entry points matter given current valuation.
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## Global Market News, from 2026-02-13 to 2026-02-20:
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### 20/20 BioLabs Debuts Trading on Nasdaq Under Ticker Symbol "AIDX" Following 3 Consecutive Years of Sales Growth (source: GlobeNewswire)
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### Sharon AI Announces Nasdaq Listing and Pricing of $125 Million U.S. Initial Public Offering (source: Business Wire)
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### The Allure of Chinese Tech Stocks. A Pro Picks 7 Names. (source: Barrons.com)
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### Sharon AI to Deploy 1K B200 Cluster at NEXTDC M3 Data Center Using Lenovo Infrastructure and VAST Data (source: Business Wire)
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Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sharon-ai-deploy-1k-b200-034800839.html
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### Assessing SharonAI Holdings (OTCPK:SHAZ) Valuation After Steep Share Price And Price To Book Multiple Moves (source: Simply Wall St.)
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Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/assessing-sharonai-holdings-otcpk-shaz-100648129.html
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### 30 More Picks for ’26 From the Barron’s Roundtable (source: Barrons.com)
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### Sharon AI Announces Co-Founder & Chairman Mr. James Manning to Become Chief Executive Officer (source: Business Wire)
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Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sharon-ai-announces-co-founder-130000848.html
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### Tech Earnings Are Here. Capex, Memory Prices, and Software’s Future Will Be Key Themes. (source: Barrons.com)
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Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/m/ca5cbd5f-84e9-3ffe-9570-efb98b736a27/tech-earnings-are-here..html
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### Walmart and Costco Are Worth Every Penny (source: Barrons.com)
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---
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# Comprehensive News & Market Analysis Report
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## Week of February 13-20, 2026
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|
||
### Executive Summary
|
||
|
||
This week presents a critical juncture for NVDA and the broader tech sector. While NVDA approaches its most important earnings report in months (scheduled for February 25), the broader macro environment shows mixed signals with macroeconomic headwinds offsetting momentum in AI infrastructure spending.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## NVDA-Specific Analysis
|
||
|
||
### **Upcoming Catalyst: Q4 FY2026 Earnings (Feb 25)**
|
||
|
||
The most significant development this week is NVDA's highly anticipated earnings report on **February 25, 2026**, after market close. This represents a critical inflection point:
|
||
|
||
- **Streak at Risk**: NVDA has beaten estimates for 12 consecutive quarters, with stock up 35% over the past year. Breaking this streak would be highly significant.
|
||
- **Market Expectations**: Analysts are betting NVDA will "crush" earnings, primarily on the thesis that this quarter will demonstrate the true scale of the Blackwell supercycle beginning to materialize in revenue.
|
||
- **Key Question**: Will 4Q guidance reflect sustained demand, or will it reveal softening in the pace of AI infrastructure buildout?
|
||
|
||
### **Strategic Positioning Expansion**
|
||
|
||
NVDA is aggressively expanding beyond its core GPU business:
|
||
|
||
1. **CPU Market Entry**: NVDA is deepening its Meta partnership to develop CPUs, directly competing with AMD and Intel. This represents a multi-billion dollar addressable market opportunity and signals confidence in its ability to compete across the entire processor spectrum.
|
||
|
||
2. **OpenAI Investment Restructuring**: NVDA is near finalization of a **$30 billion investment into OpenAI**, replacing the originally-agreed $100 billion long-term commitment. This signals:
|
||
- A recalibration of OpenAI's capital requirements
|
||
- NVDA's continued strategic focus on critical AI infrastructure partners
|
||
- Potential concern that the $100B commitment timeline is unrealistic
|
||
- Deal could close as early as this weekend (late Feb 2026)
|
||
|
||
3. **Geographic Expansion**: NVDA is deepening its presence in India's AI startup ecosystem, positioning itself early in emerging AI markets.
|
||
|
||
### **Notable Portfolio Move**
|
||
|
||
NVDA sold its position in Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) this week, signaling a strategic pivot away from biotech investments. While others maintain positions, NVDA's exit suggests internal reassessment of that thesis.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## Broader AI & Tech Sector Dynamics
|
||
|
||
### **Positive Drivers**
|
||
|
||
1. **Amazon's $200B AI Data Center Commitment**: Amazon's massive capex spend this year is supporting non-NVDA chipmakers (notably Travolge and others). This signals sustained AI infrastructure buildout across the industry, which ultimately benefits NVDA as the primary beneficiary of GPU demand.
|
||
|
||
2. **IPO Activity in AI Sector**: New entrants like Sharon AI (deploying 1K B200 clusters) and 20/20 BioLabs signal continued investor appetite for AI-adjacent businesses and infrastructure, indicating strong institutional belief in the AI buildout thesis.
|
||
|
||
3. **Quantum Computing Interest**: Multiple quantum computing IPOs and funding rounds suggest capital flowing into adjacent technologies that could complement or compete with traditional GPU architectures.
|
||
|
||
### **Risk Factors & Headwinds**
|
||
|
||
1. **"AI Sell-Off" During Earnings Season**: The broader market is experiencing an AI-led selloff as companies report mixed results. Wall Street is navigating conflicting narratives: sustainably high margins vs. competitive pressure.
|
||
|
||
2. **Macroeconomic Concerns**:
|
||
- US-Iran tensions rising (geopolitical risk)
|
||
- PCE inflation data coming (monetary policy uncertainty)
|
||
- End of "contentious earnings season"
|
||
|
||
3. **Competitive Pressure Intensifying**: Amazon's willingness to invest heavily in non-NVDA chip alternatives, while supporting the overall infrastructure narrative, indicates substitution risk long-term.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## Macroeconomic Context
|
||
|
||
### **Key Concerns**
|
||
|
||
- **Inflation Monitoring**: PCE inflation data is imminent and could influence Fed policy expectations
|
||
- **Geopolitical Risk**: US-Iran tensions represent tail risk to energy prices and broader market sentiment
|
||
- **Mixed Employment Data**: Recent jobs report provided "good news boost" to equities but with qualifications, suggesting labor market normalization
|
||
|
||
### **Positive Macro Developments**
|
||
|
||
- **Strong Retail Fundamentals**: Walmart and Costco noted as still offering value despite high valuations—indicates consumer holding up
|
||
- **Capital Allocation Dynamics**: $200B from Amazon, ongoing billions in venture funding into AI—suggests sustained capex cycle
|
||
|
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---
|
||
|
||
## Trading Implications for NVDA
|
||
|
||
### **Pre-Earnings Context**
|
||
|
||
1. **Valuation Reset Risk**: Stock up 35% YTD but moving sideways this year in context of broader tech. Earnings misbeat would trigger significant correction.
|
||
|
||
2. **Guidance Paramount**: Q4 results matter less than FY2027 guidance. Investors want visibility on Blackwell ramp trajectory.
|
||
|
||
3. **Margin Profile**: With 12 consecutive beats, expectations are extremely high. Any margin pressure would be material negative.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## Summary Table: Key Trading Insights
|
||
|
||
| **Factor** | **Impact on NVDA** | **Timeframe** | **Confidence** |
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
||
| **Q4 Earnings (Feb 25)** | CRITICAL - 12-beat streak at risk; could trigger major reversal | Immediate (5 days) | Very High |
|
||
| **Blackwell Supercycle Materialization** | Strongly Positive - Data center capex confirming thesis | 2-4 quarters | High |
|
||
| **OpenAI $30B Deal Finalization** | Positive - Validates AI infrastructure focus, stabilizes strategic relationship | This weekend | High |
|
||
| **CPU Market Expansion (Meta deal)** | Positive Long-term - TAM expansion into AMD/Intel territory | 1-2 years | Medium |
|
||
| **Amazon Non-NVDA Chipmaker Spending** | Negative Long-term - Substitution risk, though market growing | 2-4 years | Medium |
|
||
| **PCE Inflation Data** | Uncertain - Could impact Fed policy/rate cuts; affects NVDA valuations | 1-2 weeks | Medium |
|
||
| **Geopolitical Risk (US-Iran)** | Negative Tail Risk - Could spike VIX and risk-off sentiment | Days to weeks | Low-Medium |
|
||
| **Earnings Season AI Selloff** | Mixed - Provides caution, but NVDA positioned as core beneficiary | Ongoing | High |
|
||
| **Quantum Computing Emergence** | Neutral to Negative Medium-term - Potential long-term competitor | 3+ years | Low |
|
||
| **Retail Strength (Walmart/Costco)** | Positive Macro - Consumer holding; supports data center capex narrative | Ongoing | Medium |
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## Conclusion
|
||
|
||
NVDA faces a crucial inflection point with earnings just 5 days away. The narrative is compelling (Blackwell supercycle, strategic expansion, sustained capex), but execution risk is elevated given 12-beat streak and 35% YTD gains. The $30B OpenAI investment finalizing supports the bull case, but macroeconomic headwinds (inflation, geopolitical risks) create near-term volatility risk. Strategic positioning in CPUs and India expansion suggests management confidence in multi-year growth, but competition intensifying from Amazon-backed alternatives is a medium-term concern.
|
||
|
||
**The next 5 days will determine whether NVDA consolidates gains or breaks out to new highs.**
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Investing Cash Flow,-9024000000.0,-7127000000.0,-5216000000.0,-7198000000.0,-4346000000.0
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Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities,-9024000000.0,-7127000000.0,-5216000000.0,-7198000000.0,-4346000000.0
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Net Investment Purchase And Sale,-6695000000.0,-4938000000.0,-3606000000.0,-5601000000.0,-3385000000.0
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Sale Of Investment,2730000000.0,3220000000.0,3589000000.0,1887000000.0,1607000000.0
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Purchase Of Investment,-9425000000.0,-8158000000.0,-7195000000.0,-7488000000.0,-4992000000.0
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Net Business Purchase And Sale,-693000000.0,-294000000.0,-383000000.0,-542000000.0,-148000000.0
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Sale Of Business,,,,,66000000.0
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Purchase Of Business,-693000000.0,-294000000.0,-383000000.0,-542000000.0,-148000000.0
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Net PPE Purchase And Sale,-1636000000.0,-1895000000.0,-1227000000.0,-1077000000.0,-813000000.0
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Purchase Of PPE,-1636000000.0,-1895000000.0,-1227000000.0,-1077000000.0,-813000000.0
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Operating Cash Flow,23751000000.0,15365000000.0,27414000000.0,16629000000.0,17627000000.0
|
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Cash Flow From Continuing Operating Activities,23751000000.0,15365000000.0,27414000000.0,16629000000.0,17627000000.0
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Change In Working Capital,-9256000000.0,-11022000000.0,8654000000.0,-5863000000.0,-2694000000.0
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Change In Other Current Liabilities,332000000.0,629000000.0,350000000.0,372000000.0,265000000.0
|
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Change In Payables And Accrued Expense,906000000.0,-2739000000.0,8069000000.0,1227000000.0,2293000000.0
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Change In Accrued Expense,1129000000.0,-4053000000.0,7128000000.0,360000000.0,604000000.0
|
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Change In Payable,-223000000.0,1314000000.0,941000000.0,867000000.0,1689000000.0
|
||
Change In Account Payable,-223000000.0,1314000000.0,941000000.0,867000000.0,1689000000.0
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||
Change In Prepaid Assets,-89000000.0,386000000.0,560000000.0,331000000.0,-714000000.0
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Change In Inventory,-4823000000.0,-3622000000.0,-1258000000.0,-2424000000.0,-977000000.0
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Change In Receivables,-5582000000.0,-5676000000.0,933000000.0,-5369000000.0,-3561000000.0
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Changes In Account Receivables,-5582000000.0,-5676000000.0,933000000.0,-5369000000.0,-3561000000.0
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Other Non Cash Items,-80000000.0,-98000000.0,-98000000.0,-137000000.0,-77000000.0
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Stock Based Compensation,1654000000.0,1625000000.0,1474000000.0,1321000000.0,1252000000.0
|
||
Deferred Tax,125000000.0,17000000.0,-2177000000.0,-598000000.0,-603000000.0
|
||
Deferred Income Tax,125000000.0,17000000.0,-2177000000.0,-598000000.0,-603000000.0
|
||
Depreciation Amortization Depletion,751000000.0,669000000.0,611000000.0,543000000.0,478000000.0
|
||
Depreciation And Amortization,751000000.0,669000000.0,611000000.0,543000000.0,478000000.0
|
||
Operating Gains Losses,-1353000000.0,-2248000000.0,175000000.0,-728000000.0,-38000000.0
|
||
Gain Loss On Investment Securities,-1353000000.0,-2248000000.0,175000000.0,-728000000.0,-38000000.0
|
||
Gain Loss On Sale Of Business,,,,,-38000000.0
|
||
Net Income From Continuing Operations,31910000000.0,26422000000.0,18775000000.0,22091000000.0,19309000000.0
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================================== Ai Message ==================================
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Tool Calls:
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get_balance_sheet (toolu_01EuoYbwJynpFtTCBK74z2vU)
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Call ID: toolu_01EuoYbwJynpFtTCBK74z2vU
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Args:
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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get_income_statement (toolu_01AcTMPFLx5PEve8PDSQ2nGz)
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Args:
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ticker: NVDA
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freq: annual
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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get_cashflow (toolu_014F7yScP3NBbhAUueD1yMeM)
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ticker: NVDA
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curr_date: 2026-02-20
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================================= Tool Message =================================
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Name: get_cashflow
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# Cash Flow data for NVDA (annual)
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# Data retrieved on: 2026-02-20 01:35:54
|
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|
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,2025-01-31,2024-01-31,2023-01-31,2022-01-31
|
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Free Cash Flow,60853000000.0,27021000000.0,3808000000.0,8132000000.0
|
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Repurchase Of Capital Stock,-33706000000.0,-9533000000.0,-10039000000.0,0.0
|
||
Repayment Of Debt,-1250000000.0,-1250000000.0,0.0,-1000000000.0
|
||
Issuance Of Debt,,0.0,0.0,4977000000.0
|
||
Capital Expenditure,-3236000000.0,-1069000000.0,-1833000000.0,-976000000.0
|
||
Interest Paid Supplemental Data,246000000.0,252000000.0,254000000.0,246000000.0
|
||
Income Tax Paid Supplemental Data,15118000000.0,6549000000.0,1404000000.0,396000000.0
|
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End Cash Position,8589000000.0,7280000000.0,3389000000.0,1990000000.0
|
||
Beginning Cash Position,7280000000.0,3389000000.0,1990000000.0,847000000.0
|
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Changes In Cash,1309000000.0,3891000000.0,1399000000.0,1143000000.0
|
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Financing Cash Flow,-42359000000.0,-13633000000.0,-11617000000.0,1865000000.0
|
||
Cash Flow From Continuing Financing Activities,-42359000000.0,-13633000000.0,-11617000000.0,1865000000.0
|
||
Net Other Financing Charges,-7059000000.0,-2858000000.0,-1535000000.0,-1994000000.0
|
||
Proceeds From Stock Option Exercised,490000000.0,403000000.0,355000000.0,281000000.0
|
||
Cash Dividends Paid,-834000000.0,-395000000.0,-398000000.0,-399000000.0
|
||
Common Stock Dividend Paid,-834000000.0,-395000000.0,-398000000.0,-399000000.0
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Net Common Stock Issuance,-33706000000.0,-9533000000.0,-10039000000.0,0.0
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Common Stock Payments,-33706000000.0,-9533000000.0,-10039000000.0,0.0
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Net Issuance Payments Of Debt,-1250000000.0,-1250000000.0,0.0,3977000000.0
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Net Long Term Debt Issuance,-1250000000.0,-1250000000.0,0.0,3977000000.0
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||
Long Term Debt Payments,-1250000000.0,-1250000000.0,0.0,-1000000000.0
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Long Term Debt Issuance,,0.0,0.0,4977000000.0
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Investing Cash Flow,-20421000000.0,-10566000000.0,7375000000.0,-9830000000.0
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Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities,-20421000000.0,-10566000000.0,7375000000.0,-9830000000.0
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Net Other Investing Changes,22000000.0,-124000000.0,,
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Net Investment Purchase And Sale,-16200000000.0,-9290000000.0,9257000000.0,-8591000000.0
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Sale Of Investment,11861000000.0,9783000000.0,21239000000.0,16220000000.0
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Purchase Of Investment,-28061000000.0,-19073000000.0,-11982000000.0,-24811000000.0
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Net Business Purchase And Sale,-1007000000.0,-83000000.0,-49000000.0,-263000000.0
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Purchase Of Business,-1007000000.0,-83000000.0,-49000000.0,-263000000.0
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Net PPE Purchase And Sale,-3236000000.0,-1069000000.0,-1833000000.0,-976000000.0
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Purchase Of PPE,-3236000000.0,-1069000000.0,-1833000000.0,-976000000.0
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Operating Cash Flow,64089000000.0,28090000000.0,5641000000.0,9108000000.0
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Cash Flow From Continuing Operating Activities,64089000000.0,28090000000.0,5640000000.0,9108000000.0
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Change In Working Capital,-9383000000.0,-3722000000.0,-2207000000.0,-3363000000.0
|
||
Change In Other Current Liabilities,1221000000.0,514000000.0,252000000.0,192000000.0
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Change In Payables And Accrued Expense,7635000000.0,3556000000.0,790000000.0,1149000000.0
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Change In Accrued Expense,4278000000.0,2025000000.0,1341000000.0,581000000.0
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Change In Payable,3357000000.0,1531000000.0,-551000000.0,568000000.0
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Change In Account Payable,3357000000.0,1531000000.0,-551000000.0,568000000.0
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Change In Prepaid Assets,-395000000.0,-1522000000.0,-1517000000.0,-1715000000.0
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Change In Inventory,-4781000000.0,-98000000.0,-2554000000.0,-774000000.0
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Change In Receivables,-13063000000.0,-6172000000.0,822000000.0,-2215000000.0
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Changes In Account Receivables,-13063000000.0,-6172000000.0,822000000.0,-2215000000.0
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Other Non Cash Items,-502000000.0,-278000000.0,1347000000.0,47000000.0
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Stock Based Compensation,4737000000.0,3549000000.0,2709000000.0,2004000000.0
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Deferred Tax,-4477000000.0,-2489000000.0,-2164000000.0,-406000000.0
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Deferred Income Tax,-4477000000.0,-2489000000.0,-2164000000.0,-406000000.0
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Depreciation Amortization Depletion,1864000000.0,1508000000.0,1543000000.0,1174000000.0
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Depreciation And Amortization,1864000000.0,1508000000.0,1543000000.0,1174000000.0
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Amortization Cash Flow,,614000000.0,699000000.0,563000000.0
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Amortization Of Intangibles,,614000000.0,699000000.0,563000000.0
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Depreciation,,894000000.0,844000000.0,611000000.0
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Operating Gains Losses,-1030000000.0,-238000000.0,45000000.0,-100000000.0
|
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Gain Loss On Investment Securities,-1030000000.0,-238000000.0,45000000.0,-100000000.0
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Net Income From Continuing Operations,72880000000.0,29760000000.0,4368000000.0,9752000000.0
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================================== Ai Message ==================================
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---
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|
||
# NVIDIA CORPORATION (NVDA) - COMPREHENSIVE FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS REPORT
|
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## As of February 20, 2026
|
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|
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---
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|
||
## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
|
||
|
||
NVIDIA Corporation represents one of the technology sector's most dominant semiconductor manufacturers, demonstrating exceptional financial performance through fiscal year 2025 (ended January 31, 2026). The company exhibits extraordinary profitability, robust cash generation, and remarkable growth trajectory, though with some emerging concerns regarding valuation multiples and operational scaling challenges.
|
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---
|
||
|
||
## COMPANY PROFILE & MARKET POSITION
|
||
|
||
**NVIDIA Corporation** is a leading semiconductor designer specializing in graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI accelerators. The company operates in the Technology sector within the Semiconductors industry.
|
||
|
||
**Current Market Metrics (as of Feb 20, 2026):**
|
||
- **Market Capitalization:** $4.57 trillion
|
||
- **52-Week Range:** $86.62 - $212.19
|
||
- **Current Price (implied):** ~$188.07 per share
|
||
- **Beta:** 2.314 (highly volatile relative to market)
|
||
|
||
The company has transitioned from a graphics-focused business to becoming the dominant provider of AI infrastructure, capturing the lion's share of GPU demand driven by large language models and generative AI adoption across global enterprises.
|
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||
---
|
||
|
||
## FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
|
||
|
||
### Revenue Growth & Trajectory
|
||
|
||
**Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) Revenue:** $187.14 billion
|
||
|
||
**Historical Revenue Evolution:**
|
||
- FY 2022 (Jan 31, 2022): $26.91 billion
|
||
- FY 2023 (Jan 31, 2023): $26.97 billion
|
||
- FY 2024 (Jan 31, 2024): $60.92 billion (+125.7% YoY)
|
||
- FY 2025 (Jan 31, 2025): $130.50 billion (+114.1% YoY)
|
||
- **TTM (as of Feb 20, 2026):** $187.14 billion (+43.4% growth continuation)
|
||
|
||
**Key Insight:** NVIDIA has achieved consecutive years of triple-digit revenue growth, representing one of the most explosive growth trajectories in technology history. The acceleration from FY2023 to FY2024 (+126%) reflects the explosive adoption of AI/ML workloads beginning in 2023. The continuing momentum at +43.4% YoY in trailing twelve months suggests sustained demand, though at a decelerating rate from the 100%+ growth experienced in the prior two fiscal years.
|
||
|
||
### Profitability Metrics
|
||
|
||
**Gross Profit Analysis:**
|
||
- FY 2025: $97.86 billion (74.9% gross margin)
|
||
- FY 2024: $44.30 billion (72.7% gross margin)
|
||
- FY 2023: $15.36 billion (56.9% gross margin)
|
||
- **Current Gross Margin (TTM):** 70.0%
|
||
|
||
**Operating Income & EBITDA:**
|
||
- FY 2025 Operating Income: $81.45 billion (62.4% operating margin)
|
||
- FY 2025 EBITDA: $86.14 billion (66.0% margin)
|
||
- **TTM EBITDA:** $112.70 billion (60.2% margin)
|
||
|
||
**Net Income Evolution:**
|
||
- FY 2025: $72.88 billion (55.9% net margin)
|
||
- FY 2024: $29.76 billion (48.8% net margin)
|
||
- FY 2023: $4.37 billion (16.2% net margin)
|
||
- **TTM Net Income:** $99.20 billion (53.0% margin)
|
||
|
||
**Critical Observation:** NVIDIA maintains exceptional profit margins across all levels. The company's net margin of 53% represents fortress-like profitability—substantially higher than industry peers (Intel, AMD, TSMC typically range 20-35%). This margin expansion from FY2023 to FY2025 reflects both operational leverage and the premium pricing power of AI-focused GPUs. However, the slight margin compression in trailing twelve months (53% vs 55.9%) may indicate emerging pricing pressure or manufacturing cost inflation.
|
||
|
||
### Earnings Per Share (EPS)
|
||
|
||
- **EPS (TTM):** $4.04
|
||
- **Forward EPS (Estimate):** $7.76
|
||
- **Diluted EPS FY2025:** $2.94
|
||
- **Diluted EPS FY2024:** $1.19
|
||
- **Diluted EPS FY2023:** $0.174
|
||
|
||
EPS growth of 92.4% annually represents extraordinary shareholder value creation. Forward EPS guidance of $7.76 implies 92% anticipated growth, indicating management confidence in sustained demand acceleration.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
|
||
|
||
### Asset Position & Liquidity
|
||
|
||
**Total Assets Growth:**
|
||
- FY 2022: $44.19 billion
|
||
- FY 2023: $41.18 billion
|
||
- FY 2024: $65.73 billion (+59.5% YoY)
|
||
- FY 2025: $111.60 billion (+69.6% YoY)
|
||
- **Q3 FY2026 (Oct 31, 2025):** $161.15 billion (+44.4% QoQ)
|
||
|
||
**Current Assets (as of Oct 31, 2025):**
|
||
- Cash & Short-term Investments: $60.61 billion (37.6% of total assets)
|
||
- Cash & Equivalents: $11.49 billion
|
||
- Short-term Investments: $49.12 billion
|
||
- Accounts Receivable: $33.39 billion
|
||
- Inventory: $19.78 billion
|
||
- **Current Ratio:** 4.468 (Excellent liquidity position)
|
||
|
||
**Critical Assessment:** NVIDIA maintains exceptional liquidity with $60.6 billion in cash and short-term investments. The current ratio of 4.47 is exceptionally strong, indicating zero near-term solvency risk. However, the dramatic inventory buildup ($19.78B in Oct 2025, up from $10.08B in Jan 2025) warrants attention—this 96% quarterly increase suggests either aggressive stockpiling in anticipation of strong demand or potential inventory management issues.
|
||
|
||
### Accounts Receivable Trend
|
||
|
||
- Jan 2025: $23.07 billion
|
||
- April 2025: $22.13 billion
|
||
- July 2025: $27.81 billion
|
||
- Oct 2025: $33.39 billion (+64% in 6 months)
|
||
|
||
The accelerating receivables growth outpaces revenue growth, suggesting extended payment terms or customer concentration risk. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) has expanded, indicating either growing customer scale or credit accommodation to support volume.
|
||
|
||
### Stockholders' Equity Evolution
|
||
|
||
- FY 2022: $26.61 billion
|
||
- FY 2023: $22.10 billion
|
||
- FY 2024: $42.98 billion (+94.4% YoY)
|
||
- FY 2025: $79.33 billion (+84.5% YoY)
|
||
- **Q3 FY2026 (Oct 31, 2025):** $118.90 billion (+49.9% YoY)
|
||
|
||
**Retained Earnings:** $107.91 billion (Oct 2025) - representing organic wealth accumulation
|
||
|
||
### Capital Structure & Leverage
|
||
|
||
**Debt Position:**
|
||
- Total Debt: $10.48 billion
|
||
- Long-term Debt: $7.47 billion
|
||
- Current Debt: $999 million
|
||
- **Debt-to-Equity Ratio:** 9.10x (appears high but misleading given equity growth)
|
||
|
||
**Critical Context:** While the D/E ratio appears elevated, it's important to contextualize: NVIDIA carries only $10.48B in debt while holding $60.6B in liquid assets and generating $99.2B in annual net income. The effective net debt position is NEGATIVE (company is a net creditor), and debt service is trivial relative to cash generation. The high stated D/E ratio reflects the rapid equity base expansion rather than leverage concerns.
|
||
|
||
### Working Capital Management
|
||
|
||
- **Working Capital (Oct 2025):** $90.42 billion
|
||
- **Working Capital (Jan 2025):** $62.08 billion (+45.7% in 9 months)
|
||
- **Working Capital Trend:** Consistent expansion, indicating growing operational capacity
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
|
||
|
||
### Operating Cash Flow (OCF)
|
||
|
||
**Historical OCF Performance:**
|
||
- FY 2023: $5.64 billion
|
||
- FY 2024: $28.09 billion (+398% increase)
|
||
- FY 2025: $64.09 billion (+128% increase)
|
||
- **TTM OCF:** Approximately $77-80 billion (estimated)
|
||
|
||
**Recent Quarterly OCF (Most Recent 4 Quarters):**
|
||
- Q3 FY2026 (Oct 31, 2025): $23.75 billion
|
||
- Q2 FY2026 (July 31, 2025): $15.37 billion
|
||
- Q1 FY2026 (April 30, 2025): $27.41 billion
|
||
- Q4 FY2025 (Jan 31, 2025): $16.63 billion
|
||
|
||
**Assessment:** Operating cash flow demonstrates exceptional strength with sustained generation of $15-27B per quarter. The FY2025 OCF of $64.09B represents a 128% increase YoY, significantly outpacing net income growth, indicating high-quality earnings and strong working capital management.
|
||
|
||
### Free Cash Flow (FCF)
|
||
|
||
**Historical FCF:**
|
||
- FY 2023: $3.81 billion
|
||
- FY 2024: $27.02 billion (+609% increase)
|
||
- FY 2025: $60.85 billion (+125% increase)
|
||
- **TTM FCF:** $53.28 billion
|
||
|
||
**Recent Quarterly FCF:**
|
||
- Q3 FY2026 (Oct 31, 2025): $22.12 billion
|
||
- Q2 FY2026 (July 31, 2025): $13.47 billion
|
||
- Q1 FY2026 (April 30, 2025): $26.19 billion
|
||
- Q4 FY2025 (Jan 31, 2025): $15.55 billion
|
||
|
||
**Capital Expenditure Trend:**
|
||
- FY 2025: $3.24 billion (2.5% of revenue)
|
||
- FY 2024: $1.07 billion (1.8% of revenue)
|
||
- Q3 FY2026: $1.64 billion (2.9% of quarterly revenue)
|
||
|
||
**Critical Insight:** NVIDIA's FCF conversion (FCF/Net Income ratio) of ~72% in FY2025 demonstrates exceptional cash quality. CapEx remains disciplined at 2-3% of revenue, well below industry norms, reflecting a fabless (asset-light) business model where manufacturing is outsourced to TSMC. The company converts nearly three-quarters of net income to free cash flow, providing substantial capital for shareholder returns and strategic investments.
|
||
|
||
### Cash Deployment & Capital Allocation
|
||
|
||
**Share Buybacks (Most Aggressive Capital Allocation):**
|
||
- FY 2025: $33.71 billion repurchased
|
||
- FY 2024: $9.53 billion repurchased
|
||
- FY 2023: $10.04 billion repurchased
|
||
- **Q3 FY2026 (Oct 31, 2025):** $12.46 billion (quarterly basis)
|
||
- **YTD 9-month FY2026:** $34.07 billion annualized run-rate
|
||
|
||
**Dividend Payments:**
|
||
- FY 2025: $834 million ($0.034 per share)
|
||
- FY 2024: $395 million
|
||
- Dividend Yield (current): 0.02% (minimal—company prioritizes buybacks)
|
||
|
||
**Assessment:** NVIDIA returns extraordinary amounts of capital to shareholders through buybacks. In FY2025, the company repurchased $33.7B in stock (46% of net income), and the 9-month run-rate suggests FY2026 could exceed $45B. This aggressive return of capital has mechanically supported EPS growth even as share count declined from 25.1B shares (FY2022) to 24.3B shares (Oct 2025). However, at current valuations, buybacks may not represent optimal capital allocation.
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---
|
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|
||
## VALUATION ANALYSIS
|
||
|
||
### Current Valuation Multiples
|
||
|
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| Metric | Current Value | Assessment |
|
||
|--------|--------------|------------|
|
||
| **P/E Ratio (TTM)** | 46.51x | Elevated (Tech sector median: 25-35x) |
|
||
| **Forward P/E** | 24.22x | Premium but reasonable relative to growth |
|
||
| **Price-to-Book** | 38.41x | Extremely elevated (Normal: 3-8x) |
|
||
| **PEG Ratio** | ~0.50-0.60x | Reasonable given 90%+ EPS growth rates |
|
||
| **EV/Revenue (TTM)** | ~24.4x | Very high (Tech median: 4-8x) |
|
||
| **EV/EBITDA** | ~40.6x | Elevated (Tech median: 20-35x) |
|
||
|
||
### Valuation Context
|
||
|
||
- **Historical P/E Range (2023-2025):** 30x-75x
|
||
- **Current P/E (46.5x)** represents a moderate valuation relative to 2023-24 peaks but remains premium to historical averages
|
||
- **Forward P/E (24.2x)** implies the market is pricing in substantial continued growth but at more normalized levels
|
||
|
||
**Valuation Interpretation:** NVIDIA's valuation is substantial but not extreme relative to:
|
||
1. Historical trading range during AI boom
|
||
2. Forward growth rates (~92% EPS growth implied)
|
||
3. Competitive position and market share dominance
|
||
4. Margin sustainability
|
||
|
||
However, the P/B ratio of 38.4x is concerning, suggesting the market prices in perfect execution for years to come with minimal disruption risk.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY METRICS
|
||
|
||
### Return on Equity (ROE)
|
||
|
||
- **Current ROE:** 107.4% (annualized, based on latest quarter)
|
||
- **Implied FY2025 ROE:** ~92% (net income / average equity)
|
||
- **Historical ROE:** ~14% (FY2023), ~69% (FY2024)
|
||
|
||
Extraordinary ROE reflects both margin expansion and efficient capital deployment. However, the 107% ROE appears inflated by rapid equity growth; normalized ROE would be 80-90%.
|
||
|
||
### Return on Assets (ROA)
|
||
|
||
- **Current ROA:** 53.5%
|
||
- **Trend:** Improving significantly from historical 10-15% levels
|
||
|
||
### Operating Leverage
|
||
|
||
- **Operating Margin:** 63.2% (TTM), 62.4% (FY2025)
|
||
- **Gross Margin:** 70.0% (TTM), 74.9% (FY2025)
|
||
|
||
NVIDIA demonstrates exceptional operating leverage with nearly 2/3 of every revenue dollar converting to operating income. This is among the highest in the semiconductor industry and reflects:
|
||
1. Premium GPU pricing power
|
||
2. Asset-light fabless model
|
||
3. High-margin AI accelerator business mix
|
||
4. Scale benefits
|
||
|
||
---
|
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|
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## SEGMENT & DETAILED OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS
|
||
|
||
### Revenue Composition
|
||
|
||
While NVIDIA doesn't break out detailed segment information in the provided financials, the company generates revenue from:
|
||
1. **Data Center GPUs** (~75-80% of revenue) - Primary growth driver
|
||
2. **Gaming GPUs** (~15-20% of revenue) - Mature but profitable
|
||
3. **Professional Visualization** (~3-5% of revenue)
|
||
4. **Automotive** (<1% currently)
|
||
|
||
The strategic shift toward data center has driven margin expansion and growth acceleration.
|
||
|
||
### Customer Concentration Risk
|
||
|
||
- **Top Customer (likely TSMC/cloud hyperscalers):** Estimated 20-30% of revenue
|
||
- **Top 5 Customers:** Likely 50-60% of revenue
|
||
|
||
**Concern:** The receivables acceleration ($33.4B in Oct 2025) combined with large customer concentration suggests significant revenue dependency on a few hyperscaler customers (Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple). Any slowdown in their AI capex would materially impact NVIDIA.
|
||
|
||
### Inventory Management Concerns
|
||
|
||
**Recent Inventory Buildup:**
|
||
- Jan 2025: $10.08 billion
|
||
- Oct 2025: $19.78 billion (+96% in 9 months)
|
||
|
||
The 96% inventory increase in recent quarters is notable. Decomposition shows:
|
||
- Finished Goods: $6.84B (Oct 2025) vs. $3.27B (Jan 2025)
|
||
- Work in Process: $8.74B vs. $3.40B
|
||
- Raw Materials: $4.21B vs. $3.41B
|
||
|
||
**Interpretation:** This aggressive inventory buildup suggests either:
|
||
1. **Optimistic demand expectations** - Company stocking ahead of anticipated Q1-Q2 FY2026 demand
|
||
2. **Supply chain hedging** - Securing TSMC production capacity
|
||
3. **Demand deceleration** - Buildup to support slowing order patterns
|
||
|
||
Given the strong receivables growth, scenario 1 (optimistic demand expectations) appears most likely, but this inventory position creates downside risk if demand disappoints.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## CASH GENERATION & CAPITAL EFFICIENCY
|
||
|
||
### Cash Conversion Metrics
|
||
|
||
| Metric | Value |
|
||
|--------|-------|
|
||
| **OCF / Revenue (TTM)** | ~42-43% |
|
||
| **FCF / Revenue (TTM)** | ~28-29% |
|
||
| **FCF / Net Income (TTM)** | ~72% |
|
||
| **Operating Cycle** | ~35-40 days |
|
||
|
||
**Assessment:** NVIDIA converts 28-29 cents of every revenue dollar into free cash flow, representing world-class capital efficiency. The ~40-day operating cycle (DIO + DSO - DPO) indicates efficient working capital management despite rapid growth.
|
||
|
||
### Capital Allocation Framework
|
||
|
||
**FY2025 Capital Deployment ($ billions):**
|
||
- Operating Cash Flow: $64.09
|
||
- Less: CapEx: $(3.24)
|
||
- Free Cash Flow: $60.85
|
||
- Less: Dividends: $(0.83)
|
||
- Less: Share Repurchases: $(33.71)
|
||
- Net Change in Cash: ~$26.3
|
||
|
||
The company deployed $33.7B in buybacks while still maintaining 44% of FCF for:
|
||
1. Debt reduction ($1.25B)
|
||
2. Cash accumulation
|
||
3. Strategic investments
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## FINANCIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
|
||
|
||
### Liquidity Position
|
||
|
||
| Metric | Assessment | Status |
|
||
|--------|-----------|--------|
|
||
| **Current Ratio** | 4.47 | Excellent |
|
||
| **Quick Ratio** | ~2.8 | Strong |
|
||
| **Cash / Total Assets** | 37.6% | Fortress |
|
||
| **Debt / EBITDA** | ~0.12x | Minimal |
|
||
| **Net Cash Position** | +$50.1B | Strong creditor |
|
||
|
||
NVIDIA maintains exceptional financial health with no solvency concerns. The company is effectively debt-free on a net basis.
|
||
|
||
### Profitability Sustainability
|
||
|
||
**Risks to Margin Profile:**
|
||
1. **Manufacturing cost inflation** - TSMC process technology cost escalation
|
||
2. **Competitive pressure** - AMD Instinct, Intel Gaudi gaining traction
|
||
3. **Pricing power erosion** - Customer concentration may demand price concessions
|
||
4. **Supply chain risk** - Taiwan geopolitical exposure, TSMC capacity constraints
|
||
|
||
**Supports for Margin Profile:**
|
||
1. **Architectural advantage** - CUDA ecosystem remains proprietary moat
|
||
2. **Customer lock-in** - Software/ecosystem switching costs
|
||
3. **Market leadership** - 80%+ data center GPU market share
|
||
4. **AI demand growth** - Market size expanding faster than competitive capacity
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## QUARTERLY TREND ANALYSIS (Most Recent 5 Quarters)
|
||
|
||
### Revenue Trajectory
|
||
|
||
| Quarter | Revenue | Growth YoY |
|
||
|---------|---------|-----------|
|
||
| Q4 FY2025 (Jan 31, 2025) | $39.33B | +31.8% |
|
||
| Q1 FY2026 (Apr 30, 2025) | $44.06B | +39.7% |
|
||
| Q2 FY2026 (Jul 31, 2025) | $46.74B | +43.3% |
|
||
| Q3 FY2026 (Oct 31, 2025) | $57.01B | +62.4% |
|
||
| **Sequential Growth Q3:** | +22.1% | - |
|
||
|
||
**Critical Insight:** The most recent quarter (Q3 FY2026) shows acceleration to +62.4% YoY growth, the highest quarterly growth rate in recent periods. Sequential growth of 22.1% from Q2 to Q3 suggests demand remains robust heading into calendar Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
|
||
|
||
### Operating Margin Trends
|
||
|
||
| Quarter | Op Margin | Gross Margin | Net Margin |
|
||
|---------|-----------|--------------|-----------|
|
||
| Q4 FY2025 | 61.2% | 73.3% | 56.1% |
|
||
| Q1 FY2026 | 49.1% | 60.5% | 42.6% |
|
||
| Q2 FY2026 | 60.8% | 72.3% | 56.5% |
|
||
| Q3 FY2026 | 66.7% | 73.3% | 56.0% |
|
||
|
||
**Important:** Q1 FY2026 (April 2025) showed a sharp margin compression that recovered in Q2-Q3. The April compression (49% operating margin vs. 61% prior quarter) coincided with elevated cost of revenue (+79% QoQ), suggesting one-time manufacturing or supply chain costs. The recovery in subsequent quarters indicates this was temporary.
|
||
|
||
### Free Cash Flow Generation
|
||
|
||
| Quarter | FCF | OCF | CapEx |
|
||
|---------|-----|-----|-------|
|
||
| Q4 FY2025 | $15.55B | $16.63B | $(1.08B) |
|
||
| Q1 FY2026 | $26.19B | $27.41B | $(1.23B) |
|
||
| Q2 FY2026 | $13.47B | $15.37B | $(1.90B) |
|
||
| Q3 FY2026 | $22.12B | $23.75B | $(1.64B) |
|
||
|
||
Consistent quarterly FCF generation of $13-26B provides substantial capital for shareholder returns and strategic deployment.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## RISK ASSESSMENT & RED FLAGS
|
||
|
||
### Execution Risks (High Priority)
|
||
|
||
1. **Customer Concentration Risk (CRITICAL)**
|
||
- Top customers (Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple) likely represent 50-60% of revenue
|
||
- Any pullback in hyperscaler AI capex would have material impact
|
||
- Management guidance suggests Q4 2025 may be peak demand before potential moderation
|
||
|
||
2. **Inventory Buildup (MEDIUM-HIGH)**
|
||
- 96% growth in 9 months to $19.78B suggests aggressive positioning
|
||
- Risk of inventory write-downs if demand disappoints
|
||
- Could impact future gross margins if liquidation needed
|
||
|
||
3. **Capacity Constraints (MEDIUM)**
|
||
- TSMC manufacturing capacity constraints could limit supply
|
||
- Geopolitical risks (Taiwan) to supply chain
|
||
- Competitive capacity from Samsung, Intel fab expansion may increase
|
||
|
||
### Competitive Risks (Medium Priority)
|
||
|
||
1. **AMD Instinct** - Gaining traction in data center, though ~10% market share
|
||
2. **Intel Gaudi** - Potential threat, though execution has been challenged
|
||
3. **Custom Silicon** - Hyperscalers developing proprietary AI chips to reduce NVIDIA dependency
|
||
4. **Graviton/Other ARM processors** - Potential disruption in inference workloads
|
||
|
||
### Valuation Risks (High Priority)
|
||
|
||
1. **Elevated P/E Multiple (46.5x)** - Leaves limited margin for error
|
||
2. **P/B Ratio Inflation (38.4x)** - Suggests perfection priced in
|
||
3. **Forward Growth Expectations** - 92% forward EPS growth is aggressive; any miss would trigger multiple compression
|
||
4. **Market Sentiment Risk** - AI narrative could reverse if adoption slower than expected
|
||
|
||
### Macro/Demand Risks (Medium Priority)
|
||
|
||
1. **AI Capex Cycle Deceleration** - Hyperscalers may slow deployment after initial heavy investment
|
||
2. **Recession Risk** - Economic downturn would impact enterprise AI adoption
|
||
3. **Technology Disruption** - Quantum computing, neuromorphic chips potential long-term threat
|
||
4. **Regulatory Risk** - Export controls on advanced chips to China, semiconductor subsidies
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## STRATEGIC STRENGTHS & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
|
||
|
||
### Moats & Sustainable Advantages (Defensibility: Very High)
|
||
|
||
1. **CUDA Ecosystem Lock-in**
|
||
- 15+ years of CUDA software development
|
||
- Millions of developers trained on CUDA
|
||
- Massive switching cost for customers and developers
|
||
- Difficult for competitors to replicate
|
||
|
||
2. **Market Leadership & Network Effects**
|
||
- 80%+ market share in data center AI accelerators
|
||
- Positive feedback loop: leadership → larger ecosystem → competitive advantage
|
||
|
||
3. **Architectural Innovation**
|
||
- H100, H200 chips represent generational performance gains
|
||
- Company invests 10% of revenue in R&D ($12.9B in FY2025)
|
||
- Superior engineering talent base
|
||
|
||
4. **Vertical Integration Strategy**
|
||
- NVDA-Mellanox networking acquisition
|
||
- Full-stack data center platform (GPU + networking + software)
|
||
- Competitors still fragmented
|
||
|
||
5. **Financial Strength**
|
||
- $60.6B in liquid assets enables continued R&D investment
|
||
- No balance sheet constraints
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## DETAILED COMPARATIVE METRICS
|
||
|
||
### Industry Benchmarking (Semiconductor/Tech Industry Norms)
|
||
|
||
| Metric | NVDA | Industry Avg | Assessment |
|
||
|--------|------|-------------|-----------|
|
||
| **Gross Margin** | 70.0% | 45-60% | Outstanding |
|
||
| **Operating Margin** | 63.2% | 25-40% | Exceptional |
|
||
| **Net Margin** | 53.0% | 15-25% | Outstanding |
|
||
| **ROE** | 107% | 12-18% | Exceptional |
|
||
| **ROA** | 53.5% | 8-15% | Outstanding |
|
||
| **Current Ratio** | 4.47 | 1.5-2.0 | Excellent |
|
||
| **D/E Ratio (Net)** | Negative | 0.3-1.0 | Fortress |
|
||
| **FCF Yield** | ~1.2% | 3-5% | Lower due to valuation |
|
||
| **Revenue Growth (TTM)** | 43.4% | 3-8% | Exceptional |
|
||
|
||
NVIDIA's profitability and efficiency metrics significantly exceed industry averages across all dimensions.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## FORWARD-LOOKING INDICATORS & GUIDANCE IMPLICATIONS
|
||
|
||
### Management Guidance & Market Expectations
|
||
|
||
Based on forward P/E of 24.22x and forward EPS of $7.76, the market is implying:
|
||
- **Expected FY2026 EPS:** ~$7.76
|
||
- **Implied FY2026 Net Income:** ~$189-190B (assuming similar share count)
|
||
- **Implied FY2026 Revenue:** ~$280-300B (assuming 60%+ growth)
|
||
|
||
This implies management and the market expect:
|
||
1. Continued 50-60%+ revenue growth
|
||
2. Maintained gross margins near 70%
|
||
3. Operating margin expansion to 65%+
|
||
4. Net income growth to $190B
|
||
|
||
### Realism Assessment
|
||
|
||
The forward guidance appears optimistic but potentially achievable if:
|
||
- Hyperscaler AI capex remains elevated
|
||
- No major competitive disruption
|
||
- Inventory buildup successfully sells through
|
||
- No margin compression from customer pricing
|
||
|
||
However, the inventory buildup and potential demand moderation in 2026 suggest some caution.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## DETAILED FINANCIAL RATIOS SUMMARY
|
||
|
||
### Efficiency Ratios
|
||
|
||
| Ratio | Q3 FY2026 | Trend |
|
||
|-------|-----------|-------|
|
||
| **Asset Turnover** | 1.42x annually | Improving |
|
||
| **Inventory Turnover** | 2.87x annually | Declining (due to buildup) |
|
||
| **Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)** | 127 days | Increasing (concerning) |
|
||
| **Receivables Turnover** | 5.51x annually | Declining |
|
||
| **Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)** | 66 days | Increasing |
|
||
| **Payables Turnover** | ~4.5x annually | Stable |
|
||
| **Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)** | 81 days | Stable |
|
||
| **Cash Conversion Cycle** | ~12 days | Efficient but extended recently |
|
||
|
||
**Critical Observation:** The DIO of 127 days (elevated from normal 60-80 day range) confirms the inventory buildup concern. Combined with DSO of 66 days, the cash conversion cycle has extended significantly, tying up additional working capital.
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## SUMMARY ASSESSMENT BY TIME HORIZON
|
||
|
||
### Near-Term (0-6 Months)
|
||
**Positive Drivers:**
|
||
- Q3 FY2026 momentum shows 62.4% YoY growth
|
||
- Inventory buildup suggests confidence in Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 demand
|
||
- Strong FCF generation supports dividend and buyback sustainability
|
||
|
||
**Risk Factors:**
|
||
- Inventory position creates downside risk if demand disappoints
|
||
- Potential guidance moderation in Q4 2025 earnings
|
||
- Valuation multiples vulnerable to any growth deceleration
|
||
|
||
### Medium-Term (6-18 Months)
|
||
**Positive Factors:**
|
||
- Structural demand for AI accelerators remains robust
|
||
- Multiple product generations coming (Blackwell generation)
|
||
- Data center TAM expansion ($4T+ potential)
|
||
|
||
**Concerns:**
|
||
- Customer concentration risk (hyperscaler spending normalization)
|
||
- Competitive products approaching viability
|
||
- Margin sustainability as customers gain bargaining leverage
|
||
- Potential inventory normalization headwind
|
||
|
||
### Long-Term (2+ Years)
|
||
**Opportunity:**
|
||
- AI adoption still in early innings (5% enterprise penetration)
|
||
- Autonomous vehicles, robotics TAM expansion
|
||
- Software/services monetization of data center platform
|
||
|
||
**Risk:**
|
||
- Architectural disruption from proprietary silicon
|
||
- Regulatory constraints on advanced chip exports
|
||
- Market maturation and commoditization
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
## CONCLUSION & KEY FINDINGS SUMMARY
|
||
|
||
**NVIDIA represents a financial powerhouse with exceptional fundamentals:**
|
||
|
||
1. **Profitability is extraordinary** - 53% net margins, 70% gross margins, 63% operating margins place NVIDIA in rarefied air within the semiconductor industry
|
||
|
||
2. **Growth remains robust but decelerating** - 43% TTM revenue growth is exceptional but down from 114-126% in prior two years; forward guidance implies 50-60% expected growth
|
||
|
||
3. **Cash generation is fortress-like** - $60.8B free cash flow in FY2025 and $53.3B TTM FCF enable capital returns while maintaining balance sheet strength
|
||
|
||
4. **Capital allocation is shareholder-friendly but potentially suboptimal** - $33.7B in buybacks (46% of net income) in FY2025 provides EPS accretion but at elevated valuations
|
||
|
||
5. **Balance sheet is fortress-like with no solvency risk** - $60.6B cash, minimal debt, negative net debt position
|
||
|
||
6. **Operational execution is excellent** - Consistent margin expansion, strong revenue growth, efficient working capital management
|
||
|
||
7. **Valuation is full but not extreme** - 46.5x P/E is premium but justified by 90%+ EPS growth; however, 38.4x P/B is concerning
|
||
|
||
8. **Key risks are execution-based** - Customer concentration, inventory management, competitive disruption, and demand moderation are primary concerns
|
||
|
||
9. **Strategic positioning remains dominant** - CUDA ecosystem, market share, and R&D investments create durable competitive advantages
|
||
|
||
10. **Forward outlook is optimistic** - Management and market implied expectations of $280-300B revenue in FY2026 require continued 50-60% growth and margin sustainability
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
# KEY METRICS SUMMARY TABLE
|
||
|
||
| Metric Category | Metric | Current Value | Assessment |
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
||
| **PROFITABILITY** | Gross Margin | 70.0% | Exceptional |
|
||
| | Operating Margin | 63.2% | Outstanding |
|
||
| | Net Margin | 53.0% | Outstanding |
|
||
| | ROE | 107.4% | Exceptional |
|
||
| | ROA | 53.5% | Exceptional |
|
||
| **GROWTH** | Revenue Growth (TTM) | 43.4% | Strong |
|
||
| | EPS Growth (TTM) | ~92% | Outstanding |
|
||
| | Net Income Growth (TTM) | ~133% | Exceptional |
|
||
| | Free Cash Flow Growth (TTM) | ~125% | Exceptional |
|
||
| **VALUATION** | P/E Ratio (TTM) | 46.51x | Premium |
|
||
| | Forward P/E | 24.22x | Reasonable |
|
||
| | Price-to-Book | 38.41x | Elevated |
|
||
| | PEG Ratio | ~0.50-0.60x | Reasonable |
|
||
| **CASH FLOW** | Operating Cash Flow | $23.75B (Q3) | Strong |
|
||
| | Free Cash Flow | $22.12B (Q3) | Strong |
|
||
| | FCF Margin | 28.9% (TTM) | Outstanding |
|
||
| | FCF Conversion | 72% (FY2025) | Excellent |
|
||
| **BALANCE SHEET** | Current Ratio | 4.47x | Excellent |
|
||
| | Debt-to-Equity | 9.10x | Misleading (net negative) |
|
||
| | Net Debt Position | -$50.1B | Net creditor |
|
||
| | Cash/Total Assets | 37.6% | Fortress |
|
||
| **CAPITAL ALLOCATION** | Share Buyback (FY2025) | $33.71B | Aggressive |
|
||
| | Dividend (FY2025) | $834M | Minimal |
|
||
| | Total Return to Shareholders | 46.4% of NI | Strong |
|
||
| **OPERATIONAL METRICS** | Inventory Days | 127 days | Elevated (Concern) |
|
||
| | DSO | 66 days | Increasing |
|
||
| | DPO | 81 days | Stable |
|
||
| | Cash Conversion Cycle | 12 days | Efficient |
|
||
| **MARKET POSITION** | Market Capitalization | $4.57T | Largest semiconductor company |
|
||
| | 52-Week Beta | 2.31 | Volatile |
|
||
| | Market Share (AI Accelerators) | ~80% | Dominant |
|
||
|
||
---
|
||
|
||
**Report Generated:** February 20, 2026
|
||
**Data Currency:** Financial data through Q3 FY2026 (October 31, 2025)
|
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Traceback (most recent call last):
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File "/data/home/TradingAgents/main.py", line 28, in <module>
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_, decision = ta.propagate("NVDA", "2026-02-20")
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/TradingAgents/tradingagents/graph/trading_graph.py", line 200, in propagate
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for chunk in self.graph.stream(init_agent_state, **args):
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langgraph/pregel/main.py", line 2646, in stream
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for _ in runner.tick(
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langgraph/pregel/_runner.py", line 167, in tick
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run_with_retry(
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langgraph/pregel/_retry.py", line 42, in run_with_retry
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return task.proc.invoke(task.input, config)
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langgraph/_internal/_runnable.py", line 656, in invoke
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input = context.run(step.invoke, input, config, **kwargs)
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langgraph/_internal/_runnable.py", line 400, in invoke
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ret = self.func(*args, **kwargs)
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/TradingAgents/tradingagents/agents/managers/research_manager.py", line 39, in research_manager_node
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response = llm.invoke(prompt)
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langchain_core/language_models/chat_models.py", line 402, in invoke
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self.generate_prompt(
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langchain_core/language_models/chat_models.py", line 1123, in generate_prompt
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return self.generate(prompt_messages, stop=stop, callbacks=callbacks, **kwargs)
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langchain_core/language_models/chat_models.py", line 933, in generate
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self._generate_with_cache(
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langchain_core/language_models/chat_models.py", line 1235, in _generate_with_cache
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result = self._generate(
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langchain_anthropic/chat_models.py", line 1396, in _generate
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data = self._create(payload)
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/langchain_anthropic/chat_models.py", line 1250, in _create
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return self._client.messages.create(**payload)
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/anthropic/_utils/_utils.py", line 282, in wrapper
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return func(*args, **kwargs)
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/anthropic/resources/messages/messages.py", line 996, in create
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return self._post(
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^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/anthropic/_base_client.py", line 1364, in post
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return cast(ResponseT, self.request(cast_to, opts, stream=stream, stream_cls=stream_cls))
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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File "/data/home/.local/lib/python3.11/site-packages/anthropic/_base_client.py", line 1137, in request
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raise self._make_status_error_from_response(err.response) from None
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anthropic.NotFoundError: Error code: 404 - {'type': 'error', 'error': {'type': 'not_found_error', 'message': 'model: claude-sonnet-4-5-20241022'}, 'request_id': 'req_011CYJU7AL31jpGfR1aarDyJ'}
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During task with name 'Research Manager' and id '0b6dc2da-4ace-a269-9adf-57abaa49672e'
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