Nvidia is preparing to report its first-quarter earnings, with analysts anticipating a potential hit from tariffs and trade policies, particularly in China.
Wall Street is generally optimistic about Nvidia's earnings, but concerns are looming over uncertainties, such as tariffs and trade policy restrictions.
Nvidia has warned about a $5.5 billion impact from trade restrictions, attributing it to the ban on sales of its H20 chip in China.
Analysts from Bank of America forecast a potential $4-$5 billion headwind on Nvidia's shipments from China in the second quarter, affecting sales guidance.
Morgan Stanley remains positive on Nvidia despite challenges, with the company being its top pick in the semiconductor industry.
Piper Sandler expects Nvidia to potentially miss revenue for the first quarter due to uncertainties related to the US economy, tariffs, and the ban on its H20 chip in China.
DA Davidson notes that restrictions on chip sales in China will likely remain a concern for Nvidia until new regulations are put in place.
Melius Research anticipates that Nvidia's guidance for the second quarter may be lowered to account for a full hit from China, despite decent earnings for the first quarter.
CFRA Research highlights the improving outlook for Nvidia, citing progress in US-China trade negotiations and the removal of AI diffusion rule restrictions.
Nvidia's recent Saudi Arabia deal and the commitment of tech giants like Google and Amazon to invest in AI and data centers are seen as positive indicators for the company's growth.
Despite near-term uncertainties, analysts maintain their positive outlook on Nvidia, expecting better clarity on rules and regulations in the future.