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CONFIDENTIAL // SYSTEM 2 REVIEW 3e02ebc0
2025-02-26 ID: 3e02ebc0

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Report

Executive Summary

Nvidia's Q4 FY25 results were exceptional, exceeding expectations. However, considering potential headwinds and incorporating a moderate shock in the out years, we revise our price target to $315 while maintaining a "Strong Buy" rating.

Q4 Fy25 Highlights

  • Record quarterly revenue of $39.3 billion, up 78% year-over-year.
  • Record data center revenue of $35.6 billion, up 93% year-over-year.
  • Strong demand for Blackwell architecture, with $11 billion in revenue in its first quarter.
  • Gaming revenue down year-over-year due to supply constraints, but expected to rebound with new GeForce RTX 50 series launch.
  • Automotive revenue up 103% year-over-year, driven by self-driving platforms.

Fy25 Highlights

  • Record full-year revenue of $130.5 billion, up 114% year-over-year.
  • Data center revenue for FY25 was $115.2 billion, up 142% year-over-year.
  • Gaming revenue up 9% year-over-year, driven by GeForce RTX 40 series.
  • Professional Visualization revenue up 21% year-over-year.
  • Automotive revenue up 55% year-over-year.

Key Growth Drivers

  • Continued strong demand for AI and HPC solutions.
  • Rapid adoption of Blackwell architecture in data centers.
  • Expanding use of AI in gaming, professional visualization, and automotive.
  • Growth of cloud gaming and the metaverse.
  • Increasing adoption of autonomous driving technology.

Challenges

  • Maintaining technological leadership in a competitive landscape.
  • Managing supply chain constraints and geopolitical risks.
  • Addressing environmental concerns related to energy consumption.

Financial Performance

Revenue Growth

Exceeded expectations in Q4 FY25 and FY25.

Profitability

Strong margins, but potential pressure from R&D and competition.

Balance Sheet

Healthy with ample liquidity.

Valuation

Model

DCF and comparable company analysis

Justification

The updated DCF model incorporates the strong Q4 results, revised growth expectations, and potential shocks in the out years. Comparable company analysis supports the premium valuation given Nvidia's growth prospects and market leadership.

Dcf Details

Revenue Growth

  • year: FY26, growth: 25%
  • year: FY27, growth: 20%
  • year: FY28-FY29, growth: 18%
  • year: FY30-FY31, growth: 15%
  • year: FY32-FY34, growth: 10%
  • year: Terminal, growth: 3%

Gross Margin

Gradually declining from 73% in FY25 to 68% in the terminal year.

Operating Expenses

Growing slower than revenue, but with detailed analysis of R&D.

Tax Rate

17%

Discount Rate Wacc

11%

Terminal Multiple

14x

Trading Levels

Equity

Outlook

Very Positive

Price Target

315

Potential Upside

150%

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