Summary
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NVIDIA Q1 FY2027 revenue surges 85% YoY to $81.6B, net income more than triples to $58.3B, driven by Blackwell ramp and AI infrastructure demand.
- Revenue of $81.6B, up 85% YoY and 20% QoQ, with Data Center revenue up 92% YoY to $75.2B.
- Net income of $58.3B ($2.39 diluted EPS), up 211% YoY, boosted by $16.0B in net gains from equity securities.
- Gross margin expanded to 74.9% from 60.5% a year ago, primarily due to absence of prior year's $4.5B H20 inventory charge.
- Operating cash flow reached $50.3B, funding $20.2B in share repurchases and $1.8B in capex.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Current Period | Prior Period | Change | Investor Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | $81.6B | $44.1B | +85.0% | Driven by Data Center growth from Blackwell ramp and networking solutions. |
Net Income | $58.3B | $18.8B | +210.1% | Includes $16.0B in other income, primarily unrealized gains on equity securities. |
Diluted EPS | $2.4 | $0.76 | +214.5% | Reflects higher net income and a 0.9% decrease in diluted shares. |
Gross Margin | 74.9% | 60.5% | +14.4 ppts | Prior year included $4.5B H20 inventory charge; current period includes $1.1B in provisions. |
Operating Cash Flow | $50.3B | $27.4B | +83.6% | Higher revenue drove the increase. |
Free Cash Flow | $48.6B | $26.2B | +85.5% | OCF of $50.3B less capex of $1.8B. |
Profitability
- Operating income of $53.5B, up 147% YoY, with operating margin expanding to 65.6% from 49.1%.
- Net margin reached 71.5%, up from 42.6% a year ago, aided by significant non-operating gains.
- Effective tax rate increased to 16.6% from 14.3% due to lower relative tax benefits from stock-based compensation.
Cash flow
- Operating cash flow of $50.3B, up 84% YoY, driven by higher revenue.
- Investing cash outflow of $26.4B, up from $5.2B, primarily due to $18.6B in purchases of non-marketable securities.
- Financing cash outflow of $21.3B, up from $15.6B, mainly due to $20.2B in share repurchases.
Balance sheet
- Cash and equivalents of $13.2B, with marketable debt securities of $37.1B, totaling $50.3B in liquid assets.
- Current ratio of 3.44x, down from 3.91x sequentially, with working capital of $107.1B.
- Long-term debt stable at $7.5B; shareholders' equity increased to $195.5B from $157.3B sequentially.
Investment Risks & Concerns
Risk Factor
Export controls and geopolitical tensions may limit ability to ship products, particularly to China, and could disrupt supply chain and demand.
Risk Factor
Long manufacturing lead times and uncertain supply/demand matching could lead to excess inventory, provisions, or lost revenue.
Risk Factor
Competition from customers developing ASICs and other AI solutions could reduce demand for NVIDIA products.
Risk Factor
Securities class action and derivative lawsuits related to historical cryptocurrency-related disclosures remain ongoing.
Management Strategy & Execution
Themes
- Blackwell architecture accounted for majority of system shipments, driving Data Center revenue growth.
- Data Center revenue diversification: Hyperscale ~50%, ACIE (AI Clouds, Industrial, Enterprise) ~50%.
- Edge Computing revenue up 29% YoY on Blackwell workstation demand, partially offset by slower consumer PC demand.
- Operating expenses up 52% YoY on higher compensation, compute infrastructure, and engineering development costs.
Capital allocation
- Repurchased 108M shares for $20.2B; remaining authorization $38.5B as of Apr 26, 2026, with additional $80.0B approved May 18, 2026.
- Quarterly dividend increased from $0.01 to $0.25 per share, payable June 26, 2026.
- Invested $18.6B in private companies and infrastructure funds; total investment commitments of $27B.
“Revenue growth in the first quarter was driven by data center products for accelerated computing and AI solutions. Blackwell continued to account for the majority of our system shipments.”
— Management (MD&A)
Business Segment Analysis
| Segment | Revenue | Change | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compute & Networking | $74.6B | +88% YoY | Growth driven by Blackwell systems, InfiniBand, Spectrum-X Ethernet, and NVLink solutions. Operating income up 142% YoY, aided by absence of prior year H20 charge. |
| Graphics | $7.1B | +58% YoY | Driven by Blackwell architecture sales. Operating income up 79% YoY on higher revenue. |
Liquidity & Capital Structure
Leverage: Total debt of $8.5B (net of discount), with $1.0B current; debt-to-equity of 0.04x. No commercial paper outstanding.
Liquidity: $50.3B in cash, equivalents, and marketable debt securities; additional $30.2B in marketable equity securities. Management believes sufficient for at least next 12 months.
Shareholder returns
- Share repurchases: $20.2B in Q1; $38.5B remaining authorization pre-May 2026 increase.
- Dividends: $243M paid in Q1; quarterly dividend raised to $0.25/share from $0.01.
Forward Outlook & Investment Implications
Not disclosed—no specific quantitative guidance provided in the filing.
Drivers
- Rubin platform expected to start shipping in second half of fiscal 2027.
- Continued investment in ecosystem, including $27B in investment commitments.
- Data center and AI infrastructure buildout expected to remain key demand driver.
Watch items
- Potential impact of additional export controls on revenue and supply chain.
- Ability to manage supply-demand matching amid long lead times and $119B in supply commitments.
- Customer concentration: three direct customers represented 21%, 17%, and 16% of revenue.
Notable Footnotes
| Item | Impact |
|---|---|
| Revenue concentration | Three direct customers accounted for 21%, 17%, and 16% of total revenue; one indirect customer (AI research company) contributed meaningfully via cloud purchases. |
| Inventory provisions | Provisions of $1.1B in Q1 FY2027 vs. $5.3B in Q1 FY2026 (including $4.5B H20 charge). Net unfavorable gross margin impact of 1.2% vs. 11.0%. |
| Equity securities gains | Unrealized gains of $13.4B on publicly-held equity securities and $2.6B on non-marketable securities boosted other income. |
3-Year Investment Perspective
NVIDIA's revenue and profitability have accelerated dramatically over the past year, with Q1 FY2027 revenue nearly double the prior year and net income more than tripling, driven by the Blackwell architecture ramp and AI infrastructure demand. Gross margins have expanded significantly as prior-year inventory charges did not recur.
Inflections
- Revenue growth accelerated to 85% YoY from 20% QoQ, indicating sustained momentum.
- Net income growth of 211% YoY far outpaced revenue growth due to operating leverage and non-operating gains.
- Operating cash flow nearly doubled YoY, enabling aggressive capital return while funding investments.
Prior-period comparison
- Prior year Q1 (FY2026) revenue was $44.1B, with gross margin depressed by a $4.5B H20 inventory charge.
- Current quarter benefited from absence of that charge and higher-margin Blackwell product mix.
- Operating expenses grew 52% YoY, reflecting investments in R&D and infrastructure to support future growth.
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