Core Viewpoint - The future performance of Nvidia may be significantly impacted by its past performance, despite impressive historical results [1][3]. Financial Performance - Nvidia's revenue is projected to grow from $16.6 billion in 2021 to $130.5 billion by fiscal year 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) increasing from $0.17 to $2.94 during the same period [6]. - In Q1 2026, Nvidia's data center revenue reached $39.1 billion, a 73% year-over-year increase [6]. - Analysts expect Nvidia's EPS to grow by 43% in fiscal year 2026 and by 34% in fiscal year 2027 [7]. Market Position and Competition - Nvidia's high market valuation, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio potentially reaching 50, may not be a concern given its strong market position and expected profit growth [9]. - Google poses a significant risk to Nvidia's market dominance, particularly with the introduction of Google Cloud TPU, which could attract clients like OpenAI [11][12]. - Google Cloud TPU offers a seamless, one-stop solution for AI workloads, which may be more appealing to clients compared to Nvidia's offerings [13]. Revenue and Growth Projections - Nvidia's revenue for Q2 2026 is expected to be $45 billion, reflecting a 50% increase from $30 billion in Q2 2025, marking the lowest growth rate since Q2 2024 [16]. - Future revenue growth rates for Nvidia may decline to between 15% and 20% due to increasing competition and changing market dynamics [17]. Profitability and Margins - In Q1 2026, Nvidia's gross margin fell to 60.5%, with EPS at $0.76, significantly lower than the previous quarter [18]. - The company faces pressure on profit margins due to one-time costs and export restrictions, which have impacted revenue [19]. Strategic Recommendations - Analysts suggest that investors should gradually divest from Nvidia and consider alternatives, with Google being highlighted as a strong option [19].