01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-Q filed August 20, 2014. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
NVIDIA Corporation reported strong revenue growth for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2015, with total revenue increasing by 13%a and 14% year-over-year, respectively.
This growth was primarily driven by a significant surge in the Tegra Processor business, which saw a 202%b increase in Q2 and a 91% increase in the first half, fueled by sales in smartphones, tablets, and automotive infotainment systems. The GPU business also showed steady growth, up 2% in Q2 and 8% in the first half, supported by strong performance in Tesla and GRID products for data centers and high-performance computing, as well as GeForce products for PC gaming. The company's profitability also improved, with net income rising significantly.
Gross margin remained robust, indicating effective cost management and favorable product mix. Operating expenses saw a modest increase, largely due to investments in R&D and SG&A to support growth. NVIDIA continues to return capital to shareholders through its active stock repurchase program and dividend payments.
Financially, the company maintains a strong liquidity position with substantial cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. Notable developments include the preview of the Tegra K1 processor in new Android devices and the anticipation of Pascal GPU architecture featuring 3D memory and NVLink. NVIDIA's strategic focus on visual computing across various platforms, including gaming, professional visualization, HPC, data centers, automotive, and smart devices, appears to be yielding positive financial results.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015 increased by 13% to $1,102.8 million, and for the first half of fiscal year 2015 by 14% to $2,205.6 million, compared to the prior year periods.
- The Tegra Processor business revenue saw substantial growth, increasing by 202% in Q2 FY15 and 91% in the first half of FY15 compared to the prior year.
- GPU business revenue grew 2% in Q2 FY15 and 8% in the first half of FY15, driven by strong performance in data center (Tesla, GRID) and PC gaming (GeForce) segments.
- Net income for the second quarter of FY15 rose to $128.0 million ($0.22 per diluted share) from $96.4 million ($0.16 per diluted share) in Q2 FY14.
- The company repurchased approximately 27.4 million shares of common stock under an accelerated share repurchase program for $500 million during the first half of fiscal year 2015.
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $4.39 billion as of July 27, 2014, reflecting strong liquidity despite cash outflows for share repurchases and dividends.
- The company is advancing its technology roadmap with disclosures of Pascal GPU architecture and continued development in AI and automotive sectors.
03—One dollar
Follow one dollar
Of each $1.00 of revenue in Q2 FY2015, NVIDIA Corp kept $0.12.
- Revenue$1.10B100.0%
- Cost of revenue−$484.0M43.9%
- Gross profit$619.0M56.1%
- Operating costs−$456.0M41.3%
- Operating income$163.0M14.8%
- Interest, other & tax−$35.0M3.2%
- Net income$128.0M11.6%
04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-QQ2 FY2015filed August 20, 2014Financial Statements
Q2 FY2015 against Q2 FY2014
| Line item | Q2 FY2015Q2 FY2014 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.10B$977.24M | +12.9% |
| Cost of Revenue | $484.00M$431.70M | +12.1% |
| Gross Profit | $619.00M$545.54M | +13.5% |
| R&D Expenses | $337.00M$331.74M | +1.6% |
| SG&A Expenses | $119.00M$108.27M | +9.9% |
| Operating Expenses | $456.00M$440.00M | +3.6% |
| Operating Income | $163.00M$105.53M | +54.5% |
| Interest Expense | $12.00M$836K | +1335.4% |
| Net Income | $128.00M$96.45M | +32.7% |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.01$0.00 | +43.7% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.01$0.00 | +37.5% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 22.32B23.41B | −4.7% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 22.84B23.68B | −3.5% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What were NVIDIA's primary growth drivers in this quarter?
NVIDIA's primary growth drivers were the Tegra Processor business, which experienced substantial revenue increases due to sales in smartphones, tablets, and automotive infotainment systems, and the GPU business, which saw steady growth from data center (Tesla, GRID) and PC gaming (GeForce) products.
How is NVIDIA returning capital to shareholders?
NVIDIA is returning capital to shareholders through an active stock repurchase program, including a $500 million accelerated share repurchase agreement completed in July 2014, and through regular cash dividend payments.
What is NVIDIA's outlook on its core businesses, GPU and Tegra?
NVIDIA sees continued strength and growth opportunities in both its GPU business, driven by data center, HPC, and gaming applications, and its Tegra Processor business, particularly in automotive and embedded applications. The company is also investing in future architectures like Pascal to maintain its technological leadership.
What are the key risks highlighted in the filing that investors should be aware of?
Key risks include intense competition in the semiconductor market, reliance on third-party foundries for manufacturing, potential delays in product development and introduction, dependence on a few large customers, and risks associated with international operations and foreign exchange rate fluctuations. The company also faces risks related to litigation and regulatory changes.
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