Nvidia Q1 Revenue Soars to $82B, Eyes $91B for Q2

Nvidia reported record Q1 revenue of $82 billion, driven by strong data center demand, and projected $91 billion for Q2, exceeding consensus amid robust AI chip sales. The outlook reflects resilient global demand despite tightening U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductors to China, which are limiting supply to a key market. This creates a dual dynamic: strong near-term revenue momentum through existing inventory and alternative channels, while longer-term exposure to China-dependent supply chains and potential retaliatory trade measures pressures investor sentiment on sustained growth. The stock (NVDA) is particularly sensitive to changes in export regulation and geopolitical risk, while broader China-exposed tech and semiconductor supply chain stocks face repricing on potential spillover effects. Traders will closely watch the upcoming U.S. Department of Commerce guidance on AI chip exports and China’s Q2 semiconductor import data for signs of demand diversion or policy escalation.

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