Tom Nash

What's Going on With NVDA...

Added 2024-08-29 17:06:35 +0000 UTC

Despite Nvidia crushing its earnings—beating top and bottom line expectations, growing revenue by more than 120%, giving solid guidance, and announcing a $50 billion stock buyback—the stock is actually down. Expectations were so high that anything short of completely obliterating even the most optimistic forecasts is being seen as a mild disappointment. Let me break it down for you. Nvidia did everything right: they beat on revenue, earnings per share, raised guidance, and even announced a massive buyback. But the stock market still said, 'meh.' Why? This is a classic case of 'buy the rumor, sell the news.' Everyone was buying Nvidia in anticipation of these great earnings, so when they finally came, it was already priced in, and the stock corrected a bit. Now, if you're wondering if this dip is a buying opportunity, I’d say not yet. For me, a real buying opportunity is when the stock is 20% below its 52-week high, which for Nvidia would be around $112. Until then, it's just business as usual—keep dollar-cost averaging. The bottom line is that Nvidia’s earnings were absolutely mind-blowing, but the stock didn't skyrocket, and that’s actually good news if you're looking to buy more at a reasonable price. Remember, the best deals come when the business keeps getting better while the stock price stays flat. Nvidia is at the forefront of the AI revolution, and there's a long runway for growth ahead. So, don’t get caught up in the short-term noise. This is a volatile stock with plenty of ups and downs, giving you more chances to buy in at a lower price. Just keep dollar-cost averaging, and you’ll ride the wave in the long run.