Nvidia Q4 Revenue Climbs 73%, April Shares Rally 15%
NVDA•Nvidia posted 73% revenue growth in Q4 2024, driving trailing 12-month revenue to $188 billion, and shares rallied 15% in April. Despite these gains, Nvidia’s one-year return of 85% trails Caterpillar’s 185% and its shares slid after AI spending concerns.
1. Revenue Performance
Nvidia reported a 73% year-over-year increase in Q4 2024 revenue, bolstering its trailing 12-month total to $188 billion. The surge was fueled by robust demand for its GPUs in data centers and accelerated AI projects.
2. Stock Rally and Returns
In April, Nvidia shares climbed 15% as tech stocks led a broad market rally. Over the past year, the stock has gained 85%, reflecting sustained investor appetite for its AI capabilities.
3. Caterpillar Comparison
Caterpillar outpaced Nvidia with a 185% one-year return, driven by its expansion into AI infrastructure via on-site gas-fired power solutions. Nvidia’s relatively lower return highlights diverging investor focus areas within AI plays.
4. AI Spending Concerns
Shares of Nvidia recently slid amid investor worries that growth in AI spending may decelerate later in 2026. Market watchers are monitoring corporate capital budgets for signs of reduced GPU orders.
