Nvidia Q1 2027 earnings preview: $79 billion forecast ahead of May report

- $79 billion expected revenue and global AI sector impact - Key earnings and guidance from world’s largest company Nvidia, the world’s largest company by market capitalization, will report its fiscal Q1 2027 earnings after the bell on May 20, 2026. Wall Street expects $79 billion in revenue, and this release will serve as a crucial test for the AI and technology sectors. 2026-05-20 On May 19, 2026 (UTC), USA Today reported that investors are closely watching Nvidia’s results as a barometer for the artificial intelligence hardware landscape. According to USA Today on May 19, 2026, analysts anticipate earnings per share between $1.75 and $1.81 and project the data center division to deliver the majority of revenue. In addition, the outlet noted that management’s guidance is expected to address trends in China-related sales and ongoing global demand for AI infrastructure. As a result, the outcome of Nvidia’s earnings and guidance is likely to influence major market benchmarks and ETFs such as VOO and QQQ, thereby underscoring Nvidia’s central role in technology and equity markets. According to USA Today on May 19, 2026, Nvidia’s financial update remains a crucial gauge for the health of the AI sector and the immediate outlook for related stocks and indexes.