Nvidia May Boost Dividend to 0.5%–1% with $26B–$51B Payout
Analysts at Bank of America project Nvidia could lift its dividend yield to 0.5%–1%, requiring $26 billion–$51 billion or 15%–30% of 2026 free cash flow, potentially narrowing its valuation gap versus other tech peers. Meanwhile, Alphabet boosted its 2026 capex guidance to $180 billion–$190 billion, driving increased demand for Nvidia’s AI data-center GPUs.
1. Bank of America Calls for Increased Cash Returns
Analysts at Bank of America project Nvidia could raise its dividend yield from 0.02% to between 0.5% and 1%, at a cost of $26 billion–$51 billion, representing 15%–30% of projected 2026 free cash flow. This move could help narrow the company’s price‐to‐earnings and market‐cap‐to‐FCF discounts relative to other Magnificent Seven peers, potentially attracting income‐oriented investors.
2. Alphabet’s Capex Surge Bolsters GPU Demand
Alphabet has increased its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $180 billion–$190 billion, with plans for even higher spending in 2027. This substantial capex expansion is expected to accelerate data‐center buildouts and drive strong demand for Nvidia’s AI GPUs and infrastructure solutions.