Nvidia beat and raise should wow its critics, and the stock soars

Nvidia on Wednesday evening delivered better-than-expected quarterly results, with a guide that should impress even those with the highest of expectations. Revenue in the company's fiscal 2026 third quarter grew 62% year over year to $57.01 billion, outpacing the $54.92 billion the Street was looking for, according to estimates compiled by data provider LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share for the three months ending Oct. 26 increased 67% to $1.30, also exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.25, per LSEG data. NVDA YTD mountain Nvidia YTD Talk about a strong showing. In addition to solid beats on the top and bottom lines, management guided current quarter sales to a level not only above consensus estimates but also above the so-called whisper number that was floating around. For those unfamil