Nvidia Posts 73% Q4 Growth, Trailing Caterpillar’s 185% Stock Surge
Nvidia posted eight straight quarters of revenue growth, with Q4 2024 revenue up 73% year-over-year and trailing-12-month sales reaching $188 billion, more than triple Intel’s $53 billion. Its shares gained 85% over the past year but lagged Caterpillar’s 185% surge driven by AI infrastructure demand.
1. Nvidia Revenue Growth
Nvidia recorded eight consecutive quarters of revenue increases, culminating in a 73% year-over-year rise in Q4 2024. Its trailing-12-month revenue reached $188 billion, more than triple Intel’s $53 billion over the same period.
2. Comparative Stock Returns
Nvidia’s shares gained 85% over the past year as AI demand fueled its financial surge. However, industrial peer Caterpillar outpaced it with a 185% return driven by its AI infrastructure business and power generation backlog.
3. Market Leadership and Outlook
Nvidia’s GPU dominance and double-digit profit margins underpin its market leadership in AI computing. Investors are monitoring competitive risks and valuation multiples as Nvidia extends its growth trajectory.