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Nvidia’s Stock Decline on Thursday: A Temporary Setback or a Signal?
Jun
Nvidia’s stock decline occurred on Thursday, resulting in the semiconductor company losing its standing as the world’s most valuable company. Despite this, Wall Street analysts remain optimistic about its future growth.
Stock Performance
Nvidia shares decreased by 1.5%, trading at $124.55 in the afternoon, following a slight uptick of 0.3% on Wednesday. The stock had reached an intraday high of over $140 last week but has since dropped amid concerns that its valuation might be overextended. This decline has placed Nvidia behind tech giants Microsoft and Apple in terms of market capitalization.
Nvidia’s recent stock dip reflects valuation concerns, trailing Microsoft and Apple in market cap, according to WSJ Subscription Offers.
Market Concerns
The recent drop in Nvidia’s stock price isn’t due to company or competitor AI chip advancements. Concerns arise that Nvidia may have grown too large, its growth potential already priced in. Despite worries, analysts are bullish on the stock.
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Analyst Perspectives
William Stein, an analyst at Truist Securities, emphasized that being the largest company by market cap does not typically hinder future investment returns. He noted that demand for Nvidia’s Blackwell chips is broadening, according to feedback from industry contacts. Stein increased his price target on Nvidia stock to $140 from $128.80, maintaining a Buy rating. His new target price is based on a price-to-earnings ratio of 40 times his forecast for Nvidia’s earnings in 2025.
Stein’s confidence in Nvidia is echoed by other analysts. A J.P. Morgan survey of its research clients revealed that 58% believe Nvidia’s market capitalization will rise to between $3.5 trillion and $4 trillion by the end of the year, compared to its current valuation of around $3.1 trillion.
Industry Comparison
Among other semiconductor companies, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) experienced a modest increase of 0.5%, while Intel (INTC) saw a slight decline of 0.3% in afternoon trading. Server manufacturer Super Micro Computer (SMCI) surged by 5.8%.
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