WT Asset Management Ltd increased its stake in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 37.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,793,122 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 492,172 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA comprises about 15.4% of WT Asset Management Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its biggest position. WT Asset Management Ltd’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $334,561,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Frisch Financial Group Inc. raised its position in NVIDIA by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. Frisch Financial Group Inc. now owns 32,500 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $6,064,000 after purchasing an additional 1,179 shares during the last quarter. Northern Financial Advisors Inc boosted its position in NVIDIA by 16.4% in the 3rd quarter. Northern Financial Advisors Inc now owns 26,087 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $4,867,000 after buying an additional 3,672 shares during the last quarter. Northeast Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 50.7% in the 3rd quarter. Northeast Financial Group Inc. now owns 15,027 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $2,804,000 after buying an additional 5,055 shares during the period. New Millennium Group LLC raised its position in shares of NVIDIA by 7.3% during the third quarter. New Millennium Group LLC now owns 148,334 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $27,676,000 after acquiring an additional 10,139 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Y.D. More Investments Ltd boosted its holdings in NVIDIA by 38.0% in the third quarter. Y.D. More Investments Ltd now owns 87,170 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $16,263,000 after acquiring an additional 24,006 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.27% of the company’s stock.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, Director Harvey C. Jones sold 250,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $177.33, for a total transaction of $44,332,500.00. Following the sale, the director owned 6,933,280 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,229,478,542.40. This trade represents a 3.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Colette Kress sold 27,640 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $175.72, for a total value of $4,856,900.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 846,772 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $148,794,775.84. This represents a 3.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 1,248,120 shares of company stock worth $225,672,814. 4.17% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
NVIDIA Stock Down 3.0%
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.54 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $68.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $65.56 billion. NVIDIA had a net margin of 55.60% and a return on equity of 97.37%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 73.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.89 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that NVIDIA Corporation will post 2.77 EPS for the current year.
NVIDIA Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.01 per share. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 11th. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 0.82%.
Key Headlines Impacting NVIDIA
Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts raise targets and reiterate upside — Several firms lifted NVDA price targets (Deutsche Bank to $220; Baird/Wedbush much higher), pointing to continued revenue and margin upside after the quarterly beat. This supports bullish outlooks and likely underpins buying from momentum and institutional desks. NVIDIA Price Target Increased to $220 at Deutsche Bank
- Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly results and demand narrative — NVDA reported record revenue and robust data-center demand; analysts and bull pieces highlight durable platform strength and Ruben/Blackwell product cycle tailwinds that support above-consensus growth. Nvidia’s Earnings Prove Why It’s Earned Its Spot
- Positive Sentiment: Strategic AI investments and ecosystem deals — Continued strategic investments (OpenAI/Anthropic participation) and new AI partnerships/bets are cited as catalytic for long-term platform control and ecosystem monetization. Nvidia Just Made Another Pair of Brilliant AI Bets
- Neutral Sentiment: CEO compensation update — SEC filing shows a new FY2027 variable-comp plan with a $4M target cash bonus for Jensen Huang. Governance/compensation items typically have limited directional impact but draw investor attention. Nvidia sets $4 million cash bonus for CEO Huang under 2027 compensation plan
- Neutral Sentiment: Pause on new startup bets — Company statements that it will pause further startup investments after recent big bets could be read as capital discipline; market reaction depends on how investors value future optionality vs. cash conservation. Nvidia pauses new AI startup bets after backing OpenAI, Anthropic
- Negative Sentiment: U.S. export-permit rulemaking risk — Reports that U.S. authorities are considering global licensing requirements for AI-chip exports (affecting shipments to all countries) create uncertainty around international sales and could materially limit market access and growth paths. US said to consider requiring permits for global AI chip sales by Nvidia and AMD
- Negative Sentiment: Pullback from China production — Reuters/FT reporting that NVIDIA stopped production of H200 chips for China and refocused TSMC capacity to next‑gen Vera Rubin confirms the company is scaling back China exposure. That reduces near-term addressable market in China and raises execution/earnings pacing concerns even if domestic hyperscalers capture redirected supply. Nvidia refocuses TSMC capacity as export controls stall China sales, FT reports
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts have weighed in on the company. UBS Group set a $400.00 price objective on NVIDIA in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Arete Research increased their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $244.00 to $261.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Wolfe Research upped their target price on shares of NVIDIA from $250.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, NVIDIA has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $273.64.
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NVIDIA Profile
NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.
The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.
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