The article weighs the case for Nvidia as a 'trick' against a 'treat' and concludes the author sees it as a treat. The bear case points to Nvidia's cyclical history, including a 7% revenue decline in fiscal 2020, a trailing net margin of 64% that may be hard to exceed, and risks from local opposition to data center build-outs and cyclical financing deals. The bull case cites revenue growth accelerating from 56% in Q2 FY 2026 to 106% in Q2 FY 2027, guidance for an 89% revenue jump in the fiscal third quarter, a forward multiple of 13 times next year's profit target, and a board-authorized US$150 billion share repurchase. The author notes shares are 15% below their all-time high and that lower forward multiples are not guaranteed, but sees no sign of demand thinning soon. Nvidia would remain compelling even if its growth were cut in half, the author argues.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/29/2026 | 213.66 |
| Change that session | -0.80% |
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