10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2004

NVIDIA CORP Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Apr 27, 2003

Filed May 22, 2003For Securities:NVDA

Summary

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) reported its first-quarter results for the period ending April 27, 2003. The company experienced a significant year-over-year decline in revenue, dropping from $582.9 million in Q1 2002 to $405.0 million in Q1 2003. This revenue decrease led to a substantial impact on profitability, with net income falling from $83.2 million in the prior year to $19.7 million in the current quarter. Basic earnings per share decreased from $0.55 to $0.12, and diluted earnings per share from $0.47 to $0.12. Despite the downturn in revenue and earnings, NVIDIA maintained a strong liquidity position, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $278.8 million and marketable securities at $771.5 million. The company also saw an increase in inventories and a substantial rise in accounts payable, suggesting potential shifts in supply chain management or supplier terms. Management's discussion will likely provide further context on the factors driving these financial shifts.

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue decreased significantly year-over-year, from $582.9 million in Q1 2002 to $405.0 million in Q1 2003.
  • 2Net income saw a substantial decline, from $83.2 million in Q1 2002 to $19.7 million in Q1 2003.
  • 3Basic EPS fell from $0.55 to $0.12, and diluted EPS from $0.47 to $0.12, year-over-year.
  • 4Cash and cash equivalents stood at $278.8 million as of April 27, 2003, down from $347.0 million at the end of the previous fiscal year.
  • 5Marketable securities increased to $771.5 million from $681.4 million.
  • 6Inventories rose to $165.8 million from $145.0 million.
  • 7Accounts payable increased significantly to $234.4 million from $141.1 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing does not explicitly state the primary reason for the decrease in revenue and net income within the provided text. However, the significant year-over-year drop suggests potential market shifts, increased competition, or a cyclical downturn in the semiconductor or graphics processing unit (GPU) market, which would be further detailed in Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section not fully provided.

NVIDIA's liquidity position has seen a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, falling from $347.0 million at the end of the previous fiscal year (January 26, 2003) to $278.8 million at the end of the current quarter (April 27, 2003). However, their holdings in marketable securities increased substantially from $681.4 million to $771.5 million, suggesting a strategic shift in asset allocation or investment strategy.

NVIDIA uses the intrinsic value method to account for its stock-based employee compensation plans, consistent with APB Opinion No. 25. While this method is used for reporting, the company provides pro forma disclosures as if it had followed the fair value method (SFAS No. 123). These pro forma calculations show a significantly lower net income and EPS, indicating that stock-based compensation is a material expense for the company.

The provided excerpt of the 10-Q filing indicates that 'Legal Proceedings' and 'Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds' are covered in Part II, Item 1 and Item 2, respectively. However, the specific details of these items are not included in the financial statement excerpts provided here. Investors would need to consult the full 10-Q filing for information on these matters.