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Strong AI chip demand fuels Nvidia’s Q2 results well beyond Wall Street’s expectations

PUBLISHED Aug 26, 2026, 4:49 PM ET

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Nvidia reported second-quarter revenue of $96.22 billion Wednesday, more than doubling from a year earlier as demand for artificial-intelligence computing remained strong. The Santa Clara, California, chipmaker posted GAAP net income of $59.69 billion, or $2.46 per diluted share, compared with $26.42 billion, or $1.08, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings were $2.22 per share, above the $2.09 Wall Street consensus cited by FactSet, while revenue exceeded the $92.27 billion consensus. Nvidia said data-center revenue reached about $89 billion, underscoring the central role of AI infrastructure in its growth. The company forecast roughly $108 billion in revenue for its fiscal third quarter, above analysts’ expectations near $104.86 billion. Operating expenses rose 55% to $8.41 billion, while gross margin was 75%. Shares initially fell after hours despite the results, reflecting unusually high investor expectations and concerns about future margins and spending. The results were released August 26 after U.S. markets closed.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On February 25, 2026, Nvidia reported annual revenue, sustaining growth.
On May 20, 2026, Nvidia reported first-quarter revenue $81.6 billion.
On August 10, 2026, analysts expected Rubin demand and guidance.
On August 21, 2026, Reuters highlighted Nvidia's importance to markets.
On August 26, 2026, Nvidia reported $96.2 billion revenue, doubling.
On August 26, 2026, data-center revenue reached approximately $89 billion.
On August 26, 2026, Nvidia forecast roughly $108 billion next quarter.
On August 26, 2026, shares declined despite stronger-than-expected results.
Over coming weeks, investors will assess margins, demand, and durability.
Over coming months, Vera Rubin shipments could sustain infrastructure growth.
Over coming quarters, hyperscaler spending will remain critical to Nvidia.
Over coming years, custom accelerators could challenge Nvidia's market dominance.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Strong Nvidia results reinforce U.S. AI investment and semiconductor demand.
Possible long-term US impact: Continued AI infrastructure spending could strengthen U.S. leadership and manufacturing.
Reader priority: Prioritize Nvidia filings, analyst estimates, market data, and independent reporting.
Most Affected: Hyperscalers, semiconductor suppliers, data-center operators, investors, and workers face effects.