Nvidia posted record results for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding analysts’ expectations on both revenue and profit, yet shares slipped modestly in after-hours trading as its crucial data center division narrowly missed Wall Street forecasts.
Nvidia reported revenue of $46.7 billion for the second quarter, marking a 56% increase compared to the same period last year. Adjusted earnings per share reached $1.05, beating analyst estimates by $0.04. Investors had extremely high expectations for Nvidia’s data center division, with forecasts set at $41.3 billion. The reported figure was $41.1 billion, a 56% increase year-over-year but just below consensus, raising concerns about whether the pace of AI-driven growth is peaking or facing headwinds, leading to a roughly 3% drop in shares after the report. Investors could also be reacting to the fact that Nvidia’s sales gain was the smallest percentage in over two years and the forecast showed that it continues to expect a slowdown in growth.
