MoneyAugust 27, 2026via SiliconAngle
Five thoughts on Nvidia’s quarter — and what it means for enterprise IT buyers
Why it matters
Nvidia's record earnings and FY2028 guidance reveal the scale of sustained AI capex commitment required from enterprises. The CFO's forward commentary signals whether the buildout is accelerating or plateauing — critical for IT budget planning.
Key signals
- Total revenue: $96B, up >100% YoY
- Data center revenue: $89B
- Q3 guidance: $108B
- CFO Colette Kress issued Fiscal 2028 revenue guidance (specifics truncated in excerpt)
- Article frames impact for enterprise IT buyers, not just investors
The hook
$96B in a quarter. Nvidia's earnings just reset what enterprise IT buyers need to budget for AI infrastructure.
Nvidia Corp. delivered another mind-boggling quarter Wednesday. Total revenue reached $96 billion, up more than 100% year over year, with data center revenue at $89 billion and a third-quarter guide of $108 billion. More striking than the quarterly numbers was the guidance Chief Financial Officer Co…