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Nvidia Corp. shares fell 3.63 percent on Wednesday, their biggest one-day loss since April 30, as investors trimmed positions ahead of the chipmaker’s critical earnings report next week. The stock closed with a market capitalization of $5.50 trillion, a significant pullback after a month-long rally.
The sell-off reflects growing investor anxiety despite overwhelming bullishness on the company’s artificial intelligence prospects. "The setup looks asymmetric for NVDA stock," said David Moadel, a financial writer at 24/7 Wall St. "After a 20% monthly run with elevated analyst targets and a 97% beat probability already priced in, the bar for NVIDIA to surprise to the upside is high."
Wednesday's decline erased some of the recent froth, with the stock having rallied 20% over the past month to near all-time highs. The drop occurred in a mixed session for the broader market, where pressure on high-growth tech stocks contrasted with resilience in other sectors, while the 10-year Treasury yield held steady. The move highlights the market's sensitivity to Nvidia's performance, which has become a bellwether for the entire AI sector.
All eyes are now on Nvidia’s fiscal first-quarter results due on May 20. The report will provide a crucial update on demand from its largest customers—hyperscalers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet—which have collectively raised their 2026 capital expenditure guidance to nearly $725 billion. Wall Street expects Nvidia to report revenue of about $78.3 billion, up nearly 44% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $1.74. However, with the stock’s history of selling off on good news, even a strong beat may not be enough to satisfy a market priced for perfection.
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