Nvidia shares plunge nearly 9% amid post‑midterm AI data‑center concerns
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On November 5 Nvidia’s stock fell sharply, dropping between 6% and 9% in a single session as investors worried about slower U.S. data‑center build‑out and tougher AI regulations after the midterm elections. The sell‑off came despite the company reporting Q2 revenue of $96.2 billion, up 106% year‑over‑year, and a 75% gross margin. Nvidia’s guidance excludes China data‑center sales and projects $108 billion ±2% for the October quarter, with analysts expecting normalized EPS to rise from $9.31 in fiscal 2027 to $21.34 by fiscal 2029.
Why it matters
The decline erased hundreds of billions of market value and pushes Nvidia toward a lower valuation multiple, raising the risk of further downside before its November 17 earnings report (the company’s own guidance says the report will test U.S. demand). Analysts note that the forward P/E is at a five‑year low, indicating heightened sensitivity to any earnings miss.
Key facts
- 1Nvidia stock fell 9% on November 5. finance.yahoo.com
- 2Shares dropped 6.01% to $188.11 on the same day. finance.yahoo.com
- 3Q2 revenue was $96.2 billion, up 106% YoY. finance.yahoo.com
- 4Q2 gross margin was 75%. finance.yahoo.com
- 5Management guided to $108 billion ±2% for the October quarter. finance.yahoo.com
- 6U.S. customers contributed 69.3% of revenue in the year ended January 2026. finance.yahoo.com
Open questions
- Materials report different percentage declines for the same day: 9%, 8%, and 6.01%.
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 4 of 4 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.