In recent times, though, against a backdrop of import tariff uncertainties and restrictions on AI chip exports to China, investors have worried about growth ahead, which has weighed on Nvidia's stock, bringing it down 29% from the start of the year to its lowest point in April.

Nvidia stock was edging lower on Tuesday, although its recent so-so performance hasn’t stopped investment bank Jefferies from adding the chip maker to its list of highest-conviction picks. Shares slipped 0.

The chipmaker invested $3.2 billion in capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, expanding Blackwell accelerator production and AI infrastructure. Analysts expect first-quarter 2026 capex to hover around $800 million to $900 million quarterly to meet hyperscaler demand.