Nvidia Boosts Dividend by 2,400% Amidst Major Earnings Surprises

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Nvidia Reports Record Growth and Capital Return

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) announced a remarkable fiscal first-quarter revenue increase of 85% year over year, totaling $81.6 billion, for the period ending April 26, 2026. The company’s data center revenue soared by 92%, reaching a record $75.2 billion. Additionally, Nvidia’s fiscal second-quarter revenue guidance projects $91 billion, implying nearly 95% year-over-year growth.

The board approved a substantial dividend increase from $0.01 to $0.25 per share and authorized an additional $80 billion for share repurchases, raising the total available repurchase capacity to nearly $120 billion. Free cash flow during the quarter was approximately $48.6 billion, with $20 billion returned to shareholders, marking the largest single-quarter capital return in Nvidia’s history.

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