NVIDIA Stock Drops Rapidly ahead of Earnings Report
Timothy St. John•Wednesday, February 21, 2024•2 min read
Nvidia’s (NVDA) stock is down today, driving a declining market with a 4.35% drop.
That is the biggest drop for this stock since the middle of October last year, and the upcoming earnings report is at least partially to blame. That period is coming on Wednesday, and the stock is selling at a lower than expected value in the meantime.
The Nasdaq Composite is down 0.92% today, and the main mover is definitely Nvidia. The Nvidia stock is down day, but it has been surging all month. That kind of momentum is impossible for any stock to keep up indefinitely. If investors think that the stock has peaked, they may be in for a surprise.
Nvidia Likely to Rebound
Even if the earnings report is not as positive as expected, this stock likely has a lot of life left in it. The driving technology for this company is AI components, which is a rapidly growing field. A dip in the stock is not likely to stay that way for long, as the AI components that Nvidia makes are in high demand.
Stock analysts expect Nvidia to surge again soon, even if the earnings report drives the price down further. The 4.35% dip may seem like a lot, but this is a stock that has gained 200 points since the beginning of the year and has risen 44%. There is no reason to think that the wind has gone out of its sails for very long.
This price drop could actually be a good point for investors to jump on board and be a part of the upward trend that analysts are expecting for Nvidia. AI is not likely to go away anytime soon, and Nvidia is one of the big movers in the industry, supplying vital components that other technology companies need for their AI projects.
Timothy St John is a seasoned financial analyst and writer, catering to the dynamic landscapes of the US and European markets. Boasting over a decade of extensive freelance writing experience, he has made significant contributions to reputable platforms such as Yahoo!Finance, business.com: Expert Business Advice, Tips, and Resources - Business.com, and numerous others. Timothy's expertise lies in in-depth research and comprehensive coverage of stock and cryptocurrency movements, coupled with a keen understanding of the economic factors influencing currency dynamics. Timothy majored in English at East Tennessee State University, and you can find him on LinkedIn.