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NVIDIA: strong Q2 growth, guidance ahead of expectations

NVIDIA delivered strong Q2 results with robust demand for its AI chips, but China sales remain a question mark.
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NVIDIA reported second-quarter revenue up 56% to $46.7bn ($46.5bn expected). All divisions grew by double-digit rates, with Data Center revenue up 56% to $41.1bn ($41.4bn expected). Underlying operating profit rose 51% to $30.2bn.

Free cash flow was flat at $13.5bn and net cash, including leases, stood at £46.5bn at the end of the period.

For the third quarter, revenue is expected to be around $54.0bn plus or minus 2%, excluding chip sales to China.

The board has approved an additional $60bn share buyback, and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share.

The shares were down 2.9% in pre-market trading.

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Published: 28th August 2025