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NVDA
Nasdaq ┬╖ US
NVIDIA Corporation
Semiconductors ┬╖ Information Technology
$1,142.60
Γû╝ $14.40  (-1.24%) As of market close ┬╖ May 15, 2026
Market Cap
$2.81T
P/E Ratio
64.2×
52W High
$1,204.40
52W Low
$462.22
Revenue TTM
$98.4B
EPS TTM
$17.80
Geo Risk
High
AI Score
8.4 / 10
Strata AI Brief 01 / 12
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Strata AI ┬╖ Generated today
NVIDIA sits at the intersection of two dominant structural trends ΓÇö the AI infrastructure buildout and the geopolitical contest over advanced semiconductors. Its H100 and Blackwell GPU lines command pricing power unmatched in the industry, with gross margins above 70%. However, the stock carries elevated geopolitical risk: approximately 22% of revenue flows through Taiwan-based manufacturing (TSMC) and a further 18% is exposed to Chinese market demand now constrained by US export controls. The Fed's rate hold creates a neutral macro backdrop ΓÇö no multiple expansion catalyst but no de-rating pressure either. Near-term, the export restriction expansion announced this week is the primary overhang. Longer-term, NVDA's moat in AI compute remains structurally intact.
Price History 02 / 12
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
All
$1,200 $1,100 $1,000
Open
$1,157.00
Close
$1,142.60
Day High
$1,168.40
Day Low
$1,138.20
Volume
42.6M
Avg Volume
38.2M
Beta
1.68
Short Float
1.2%
Fundamentals 03 / 12

NVIDIA's fundamental profile reflects a company in hyper-growth mode. Revenue grew 122% YoY in the last fiscal year, driven entirely by Data Center segment demand for AI training and inference compute. The company has achieved operating leverage at scale ΓÇö operating income margins expanded from 22% to 61% over three years.

The balance sheet is fortress-grade: $26B in cash and equivalents against $8.5B in long-term debt. Free cash flow generation of $32B TTM funds both aggressive R&D (18% of revenue) and a $25B buyback programme.

Revenue TTM
$98.4B
+122% YoY
Gross Margin
73.8%
vs 56% prior yr
Operating Margin
61.1%
+39pp YoY
Net Income TTM
$44.9B
+581% YoY
Free Cash Flow
$32.0B
TTM
Cash & Equiv.
$26.0B
Long-Term Debt
$8.5B
R&D Spend
$8.7B
18% of revenue
Geopolitical Risk Exposure 04 / 12

NVDA carries the highest geopolitical risk profile in the S&P 500 semiconductor cohort. Two distinct vectors apply: supply-side risk from Taiwan-based manufacturing concentration, and demand-side risk from China export restrictions constraining a historically significant revenue stream.

Taiwan Supply Risk
88%
China Revenue Exposure
76%
Export Control Risk
82%
US Policy Risk
54%
Allied Market Risk
28%
News Sentiment 05 / 12
Reuters ┬╖ 2h ago
US expands chip export controls; new rules target advanced AI accelerators in allied nations
Direct regulatory headwind for NVDA's international Data Center pipeline
Bearish
FT ┬╖ 11h ago
Microsoft and OpenAI deepen data centre partnership; $14B expansion committed
Major NVDA GPU demand catalyst ΓÇö MSFT is largest Blackwell customer
Bullish
The Hill ┬╖ 18h ago
Congressional committee opens investigation into AI chip export compliance frameworks
Regulatory uncertainty adds compliance cost risk for NVDA international operations
Bearish
AP News ┬╖ 1d ago
Blackwell GPU shipments ahead of schedule, NVDA confirms in supply chain update
Supply chain execution positive ΓÇö eases near-term delivery concerns
Bullish
Al Jazeera ┬╖ 2d ago
Taiwan Strait tensions resurface ahead of UN General Assembly session
Geopolitical tail risk ΓÇö supply chain concentration in TSMC fabs
Bearish
Strata AI Score 06 / 12
8.4
Fundamental Quality
9.2
Growth Momentum
9.0
Competitive Moat
8.8
Geopolitical Risk
2.8
Valuation
6.2
News Sentiment
5.8
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