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Nvidia Braces for Fiscal Q4 Earnings Wednesday as Wall Street Eyes $66 Billion Revenue, Blackwell Guidance

Nvidia is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results after Wednesday's market close, with Wall Street consensus calling for approximately $66 billion in revenue and earnings of $1.53 per share — each representing roughly 67–72% growth year over year. Investors will focus as much on the chipmaker's forward guidance for Blackwell GPU demand, gross margin trajectory, and any update on China sales as on the headline numbers themselves.

Wall Street Braces for Pivotal Nvidia Earnings as AI Spending Scrutiny Intensifies

Nvidia is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter results after the close on Wednesday, February 25, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.53 per share on revenue of approximately $65.7 billion — representing year-over-year growth of more than 70%. The report arrives as Magnificent Seven stocks have stalled in 2026 and investors demand clarity on Blackwell chip demand, gross margin trajectories, and the potential reopening of the Chinese market.

Nvidia's February 25 Earnings Report Looms as the AI Economy's Defining Moment — Analysts Divided on Path Forward

With Nvidia set to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on February 25, Wall Street is fixated on whether the chipmaker's Blackwell GPU ramp, forward guidance, and commentary on the AI investment super-cycle can justify the stock's elevated valuation — as multiple major banks reiterate buy ratings even as the broader Nasdaq struggles and AI disruption fears weigh on software peers.

Nvidia and Meta Announce Multi-Billion Dollar AI Chip Partnership Spanning Millions of GPUs

Nvidia and Meta Platforms unveiled an expanded multiyear partnership on Tuesday that will see Meta deploy millions of Nvidia's Blackwell and Rubin GPUs, plus standalone Grace and Vera CPUs, across its global data centers. The deal, estimated at tens of billions of dollars, marks the first large-scale deployment of Nvidia's Grace CPUs as standalone processors and reinforces Nvidia's dominance in AI infrastructure despite rising competition from AMD and Google.

Nasdaq Extends Losing Streak as AI Chip Selloff Deepens on Return From Holiday

U.S. equities slumped Tuesday as traders returned from the Presidents' Day holiday to a continuation of the technology-sector rout, with a key gauge of chipmakers including Nvidia and Broadcom falling 1.2%. The Nasdaq Composite extended its longest weekly slide since 2022, pushing both the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy index into negative territory for 2026 amid intensifying anxiety over the sustainability of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending.

Stock Markets Close Mixed on Presidents' Day Eve as AI Disruption Concerns Offset Inflation Relief

U.S. equity markets ended Friday's session with minimal movement despite better-than-expected January inflation data, as the S&P 500 edged up 0.05% while the Nasdaq declined 0.22%. Persistent concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting business models across software, financial services, and logistics sectors prevented a sustained rally, with investors rotating into defensive stocks and rate-sensitive sectors ahead of the Presidents' Day holiday closure.

Earnings Movers: Applied Materials, Rivian, Coinbase Lead Stock Action

A broad set of individual stocks showed significant moves as investors assessed mixed earnings results and guidance. Semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials and electric vehicle maker Rivian surged on strong quarterly results, while several other companies including Pinterest and DraftKings saw pronounced declines, illustrating divergent sector performance amid ongoing market volatility.

Goldman Sachs Elevates Nvidia Outlook Ahead of Critical February 25 Earnings Report

Goldman Sachs projects Nvidia will deliver a $2 billion revenue beat in its February 25 earnings report, with fiscal fourth-quarter revenue forecast at $67.3 billion. The investment bank maintains a $250 price target implying 35% upside, citing accelerating hyperscaler capital expenditure and strong AI chip demand as key drivers.

Market Focus Shifts to Jobs, Inflation and Retail Data as Earnings Calendar Warms

Investors are bracing for a key week of economic data and corporate earnings, with delayed January jobs numbers, CPI inflation, and December retail sales due for release. Major technology and consumer firms are also reporting results, highlighting the intersection of macro indicators and corporate performance. These releases are expected to shape expectations for monetary policy and market direction in coming weeks.