NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) Earnings History

NVIDIA CORP - Q4 FY2026 EarningsBeat

Filed at: Apr 22, 2026, 7:01 PM EDT|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

NVIDIA reported record-breaking results driven by exponential demand for AI compute, with significant growth in Data Center revenue. The company is strategically positioned for future growth with new platforms and expanded partnerships, while also returning substantial capital to shareholders.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Record quarterly revenue of $68.1 billion, up 73% year-over-year, driven by strong Data Center performance.

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    Data Center revenue reached a record $62.3 billion, up 75% year-over-year, fueled by AI and accelerated computing demand.

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    Full-year revenue grew 65% to a record $215.9 billion.

    positive
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    GAAP gross margin improved to 75.0% in Q4 FY26 from 73.0% in Q4 FY25.

    positive
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    Diluted EPS of $1.76 (GAAP) and $1.62 (non-GAAP) in Q4 FY26, showing significant year-over-year growth.

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    Returned $41.1 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026 through share repurchases and cash dividends.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Gross margin for the full fiscal year 2026 was 71.1% (GAAP) and 71.3% (non-GAAP), a decrease from 75.0% (GAAP) and 75.5% (non-GAAP) in fiscal 2025.

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    Operating expenses increased significantly, up 45% year-over-year for GAAP and 51% for non-GAAP in Q4 FY26.

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    Gaming revenue decreased 13% from the previous quarter, attributed to channel inventory moderation after holiday demand.

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    Automotive revenue showed modest growth, up only 2% from Q3 and 6% from a year ago.

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FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$68.13B
+73.2%
Prior year: $39.33B
Net Income
Quarterly
$42.96K
+94.5%
Prior year: $22.09K
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$1.76
+97.8%
Prior year: $0.89
Operating Income
Quarterly
$44.30K
+84.3%
Prior year: $24.03K
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
N/A
N/A

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
75.0%
Prior Year
73.0%
YoY Change
+200 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
65.0%
Prior Year
61.1%
YoY Change
+393 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
63.1%
Prior Year
56.2%
YoY Change
+690 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2026 2026

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Data Center
0.0%
N/A
Gaming
0.0%
N/A
Professional Visualization
0.0%
N/A
Automotive and Robotics
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Data Center
N/A———
Gaming
N/A———
Professional Visualization
N/A———
Automotive and Robotics
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

Q1 2027

revenue
$76440000.0B—$79560000.0B
Mid-point: $78000000.0B
"Plus or minus 2%. NVIDIA is not assuming any Data Center compute revenue from China in its outlook."

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

EARNINGS CALL —

Call date
2026-02-25
Tone
N/A
Hedge density
N/A
Deflection rate
N/A
View transcript Accession: 0001045810-26-000019

CALL GUIDANCE — Q4 FY2026 2026

MetricValuePeriodSpecificityvs Prior
revenue$78 billion, plus or minus 2%Q1 FY2027——
gross_margin74.9% and 75%, respectively, plus or minus 50 basis pointsQ1 FY2027——
gross_marginmid-70sFY2027——
operating_expensesapproximately $7.7 billionQ1 FY2027——
operating_expenseslow 40sFY2027——
tax_ratebetween 7% and 19%FY2027——

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The agentic AI inflection point has arrived, driving exponential demand for AI compute.

— NVIDIA CORP, Q4 FY2026 2026 Earnings Call

NVIDIA's new platforms like Grace Blackwell and Vera Rubin are delivering significant cost reductions for inference.

— NVIDIA CORP, Q4 FY2026 2026 Earnings Call

Enterprise adoption of AI agents is skyrocketing, leading customers to invest heavily in AI compute infrastructure.

— NVIDIA CORP, Q4 FY2026 2026 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Inventories
21403.0M
+112.3% YoY
Prior year: 10080.0M
millions

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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