Nvidia: 2025 as the Peak?
D.A. Davidson analysts suggest that 2025 could mark a peak year for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock, reflecting their cautious long-term view. Key takeaways from their Thursday note include:
Neutral Rating and Price Target: The firm reiterated its Neutral rating with a $135 price target (35x multiple).
Concerns for 2026 and Beyond: Analysts flagged Nvidia’s forecast for 2026 as “street low,” citing challenges in sustaining growth beyond 2025.
Supply-Side Disruptions: Restrictions on sales to China and quality issues with the Blackwell products were highlighted. However, supply constraints might prolong demand cycles.
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Tesla: Morgan Stanley’s $800 Bull Case
Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares to $430 with a bull case valuation of $800, citing advancements in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and embodied AI as primary growth drivers.
Key points from their report:
Sum-of-the-Parts Model:
Tesla Mobility: Valued at $90/share, with a projected fleet of 7.5 million vehicles by 2040.
Network Services: Valued at $168/share, driven by Full Self-Driving (FSD), supercharging, and software updates.
Key Growth Areas:
Expansion into sectors like aviation and marine.
Autonomous rideshare fleet deployment anticipated in a city setting by 2026.
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AMD: Downgraded by Wolfe Research
Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) was downgraded to Peer Perform by Wolfe Research, following reduced expectations for its data center GPU revenue.
Highlights of the downgrade:
Lower Revenue Forecasts: 2025 revenue for the data center GPU segment is now expected at $7 billion, down from over $10 billion.
Q4 Projections: Analysts foresee $1.5–2 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, below buy-side expectations.
Broader Weakness: Weak PC demand, a 20% gaming revenue drop, and no immediate recovery in the embedded segment.
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Conclusion
As Nvidia navigates peak valuation concerns, Tesla leverages its autonomous future, and AMD faces downward revisions, market volatility underscores the importance of sector-specific insights. Leveraging data-driven APIs, such as Advanced DCF and Revenue Segmentation, can provide invaluable clarity for investors navigating these trends.