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Do You Still Own The NVIDIA You Bought?
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Key Points:
- NVIDIA's stock has risen about 32% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500, but management has shifted its company description away from its previous focus on AI infrastructure.
- Previously described as a "data center-scale AI infrastructure company," NVIDIA now emphasizes its role in financing customers and infrastructure, having invested nearly $50 billion into AI labs and partnered to raise over $500 billion in outside capital.
- The company’s new financing model, including the NeoCloud arrangement, involves commitments that support data centers' compute capacity, reflecting customers' rapid growth outpacing their own financial resources.
- Financial indicators such as days sales outstanding rising to 60 days and increased inventory ahead of product launches signal a shift in how demand and revenue are managed, with management forecasting roughly 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028 despite some margin pressures.
- Investors should note that owning NVIDIA now entails exposure to its extensive financing commitments, and upcoming financial reports, especially days sales outstanding, will be critical in assessing the sustainability of this new business approach.
