Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has drawn the limelight today as Piper Sandler, the renowned financial analysis entity, bolstered its price target for the exemplary stock.

Piper Sandler’s analysts have revised their coverage of NVDA stock, elevating its price target from $620 per share to a striking $850 per share. This significant adjustment presents an enticing 15% potential upside for the shares against their closing price, painting a bullish picture compared to the consensus target of $639.48 as projected by analysts.

This upgraded forecast is accompanied by the affirmation of an “overweight” rating for NVDA stock, accentuating confidence in the stock’s trajectory. This unwavering support stands in stark contrast with the consensus rating for Nvidia’s shares, which currently leans toward a moderate buy based on 39 professional opinions in the field.

Unveiling the Catalyst behind NVDA Stock’s New Price Target

In a note to clients unearthed by CNBC, Piper Sandler analysts articulated, “We continue to see positive momentum building around NVDA’s existing tailwinds of accelerated compute and generative AI.”

It is worth noting that this upward revision in NVDA stock precedes the imminent earnings report scheduled for release after market closure on February 21, 2024.

In parallel, other substantial NVDA news takes center stage, compelling attention to the company’s investments in a myriad of enterprises, notably including Arm (NASDAQ:ARM). The latter is especially intriguing given Nvidia’s prior attempts to acquire Arm for a colossal $40 billion, epitomizing an intriguing saga with profound implications for the tech industry.

At present, NVDA stock exhibits a slight downturn as Thursday unfolds, fostering a climate of anticipation and scrutiny among investors scouring for the latest happenings in the stock market.

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