O ROURKE & COMPANY Increases Investment in NVIDIA to $1.52 Million
O ROURKE & COMPANY Inc has boosted its investment in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) by 3.2%, bringing its total holdings to approximately $1.52 million. This increase follows the acquisition of an additional 293 shares during the second quarter of the year, resulting in a total of 9,586 shares owned by the firm, as detailed in its recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in NVIDIA, reflecting growing confidence in the company’s prospects. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC made a remarkable adjustment, increasing its stake by an astonishing 267,959.7%, now holding 382,373,765 shares valued at around $64.98 billion after acquiring an additional 382,231,120 shares. Similarly, UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its position by 2.9%, owning 206,794,926 shares worth approximately $22.41 billion.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. also significantly enhanced its holdings by 123.5%, bringing its total to 187,995,213 shares, valued at around $20.37 billion after acquiring a further 103,889,872 shares. Other notable movements include Nuveen LLC, which purchased a new stake valued at approximately $15.09 billion, and Amundi, which raised its position by 16.0%, now holding shares worth about $13.83 billion. In total, institutional investors and hedge funds control 65.27% of NVIDIA’s stock.
Recent Ratings and Stock Performance
NVIDIA has been the subject of numerous research reports recently. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on October 8, while BNP Paribas upgraded its rating to “hold” on August 1. The Goldman Sachs Group set a target price of $210.00 and rated the stock as a “buy” on October 6. Rosenblatt Securities echoed this sentiment with a “buy” rating and a target price of $215.00 on September 23. Truist Financial also raised its target price from $210.00 to $228.00, maintaining a “buy” rating.
As of now, four analysts have rated NVIDIA with a Strong Buy, while thirty-nine have issued a Buy rating. Three analysts have assigned a Hold rating, and one has rated it Sell. According to MarketBeat.com, NVIDIA holds a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy,” with an average target price of $222.23.
In terms of insider activity, Director Harvey C. Jones sold 250,000 shares on September 18 at an average price of $176.21, totaling $44,052,500. Following this transaction, his ownership decreased by 3.36%, leaving him with 7,183,280 shares valued at approximately $1.27 billion. Another director, Mark A. Stevens, sold 350,000 shares on September 19 for a total of $61,736,500, representing a 4.52% decrease in his direct ownership.
Over the last three months, insiders have sold a total of 3,828,937 shares worth around $680.71 million, with insiders currently holding 4.17% of the company’s stock.
NVIDIA’s Financial Overview
NVIDIA shares opened at $179.83 on Thursday, reflecting a solid position in the market. The company has a current ratio of 4.21, a quick ratio of 3.60, and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. Over the past year, NVIDIA’s stock has fluctuated between a low of $86.62 and a high of $195.62. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $179.37 and a 200-day moving average of $151.96.
NVIDIA reported its earnings results on August 27, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.05, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.01. The company achieved a return on equity of 101.74% and a net margin of 52.41%. Revenue for the quarter reached $46.74 billion, exceeding analysts’ expectations of $45.65 billion, marking a 55.6% increase compared to the same quarter last year.
Looking ahead, NVIDIA has set its Q3 2026 guidance at an EPS of 2.77, with analysts predicting strong performance for the remainder of the fiscal year.
NVIDIA also announced a quarterly dividend paid on October 2. Shareholders of record on September 11 received a dividend of $0.01 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $0.04, reflecting a minimal yield of 0.0%. The payout ratio currently stands at 1.14%.
Founded in 1993, NVIDIA Corporation specializes in graphics processing units (GPUs) and provides compute and networking solutions globally. Its product range includes GeForce GPUs for gaming, the GeForce NOW game streaming service, and various enterprise solutions. The company’s innovations have positioned it as a leader within the technology sector.
