Summary
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) reported strong fiscal first-quarter 2021 results, with revenue reaching $3.08 billion, a significant 39% increase year-over-year. This growth was driven by robust performance in both the Graphics and Compute & Networking segments. The Compute & Networking segment, in particular, saw an impressive 69% year-over-year revenue increase, fueled by strong demand in Data Center solutions for AI and high-performance computing. The company also saw a substantial improvement in gross margin, rising to 65.1% from 58.4% in the prior year, indicating improved profitability. Despite potential supply chain and demand disruptions from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NVIDIA demonstrated resilience. The company's balance sheet remains strong, with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $16.35 billion. NVIDIA also announced the closing of its acquisition of Mellanox for approximately $7.0 billion shortly after the quarter ended. While the company is evaluating the timing of resuming share repurchases due to market uncertainties, it remains committed to its quarterly dividend payments.
Financial Highlights
54 data points| Revenue | $3.08B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.08B |
| Gross Profit | $2.00B |
| R&D Expenses | $735.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $293.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.03B |
| Operating Income | $976.00M |
| Interest Expense | $25.00M |
| Net Income | $917.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.04 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.04 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 24.56B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 24.88B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue for the fiscal first quarter of 2021 was $3.08 billion, a 39% increase year-over-year, demonstrating strong top-line growth.
- 2The Compute & Networking segment revenue surged by 69% year-over-year to $1.17 billion, driven by demand for Data Center solutions.
- 3Gross margin improved significantly to 65.1% from 58.4% in the prior year's first quarter, indicating enhanced profitability.
- 4Net income more than doubled year-over-year, reaching $917 million, with diluted EPS at $1.47, up 130%.
- 5The company ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position, holding $16.35 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.
- 6NVIDIA closed the significant acquisition of Mellanox for approximately $7.0 billion shortly after the quarter ended, expected to bolster its Compute & Networking segment.
- 7Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the company navigated supply chain disruptions and saw varied demand impacts, yet delivered robust financial results.