Nvidia(US:NVDA) Business Insider·2025-11-20 15:19Core Viewpoint - Michael Burry continues to express concerns about Nvidia and the AI sector, arguing that the current market may be experiencing a bubble despite Nvidia's strong earnings report and optimistic growth forecasts [1][2][8]. Company Performance - Nvidia reported record revenue and profit for the last quarter, leading to a 5% increase in stock price during premarket trading [2]. - The company's finance chief, Colette Kress, indicated visibility to $0.5 trillion in revenue from Blackwell and Rubin over 2025 and 2026, and projected $3 trillion to $4 trillion in annual AI infrastructure spending by 2030 [3]. Management's Perspective - CEO Jensen Huang dismissed concerns about an AI bubble, stating that the company sees a different reality [3]. - Kress emphasized the longevity of Nvidia's older chips due to the CUDA software, which allows older systems to run current applications effectively [3]. Investor Concerns - Burry criticized Nvidia's accounting practices, suggesting that the extended use of older chips does not equate to profitability, drawing parallels to airlines retaining old planes for capacity [4][5]. - He highlighted the inefficiency of older chips compared to newer models, implying that customers using them incur higher operational costs [4]. Market Dynamics - Burry pointed out the complex financial relationships between Nvidia and other AI companies, suggesting that true demand for AI products is limited and often reliant on dealer funding [6][9]. - He expressed skepticism about the sustainability of investments in the AI sector, comparing it to the dot-com bubble and warning of potential overinvestment [9]. Stock Buybacks and Compensation - Burry noted that Nvidia has repurchased nearly $113 billion in stock since 2018, yet the number of shares outstanding has increased by 47 million, raising concerns about stock-based compensation diluting owner earnings [7].