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Nicolas Baratte

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<li>Nvidia H20 sales to China were barred last month. Nvidia first mentioned designing a new China-specific chip. Maybe not: it looks very difficult to work around the updated US limits</li>
<li>Semiconductor design software was barred last week. Synopsys suspended its guidance. My industry checks suggests that the ban applies to Xiaomi (ie the new smartphone chip) and to Lenovo. </li>
<li>Hanmi Semi stopped shipping TC Bonder to Chinese clients. This is critical to make HBM memory that goes into AI processors.</li>
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Nvidia H20 sales to China were barred last month. Nvidia first mentioned designing a new China-specific chip. Maybe not: it looks very difficult to work around the updated US limits
Semiconductor design software was barred last week. Synopsys suspended its guidance. My industry checks suggests that the ban applies to Xiaomi (ie the new smartphone chip) and to Lenovo. 
Hanmi Semi stopped shipping TC Bonder to Chinese clients. This is critical to make HBM memory that goes into AI processors.


US – China: Restrictions on Semiconductors Are Getting Worse

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<ul><li>Nvidia’s first-quarter results for fiscal 2026 showcased an extraordinary ability to maintain momentum in the face of geopolitical disruption, marking a defining moment in its trajectory as a dominant AI chipmaker.</li><li>The company reported a 69% year-over-year revenue surge to $44.1 billion, outperforming expectations despite the mid-April U.S. government ban on H20 GPU sales to China.</li><li>The data center segment remained the primary growth engine, rising 73% to $39.1 billion, driven by rising AI infrastructure demand and the adoption of its cutting-edge Blackwell architecture.</li></ul>

Nvidia’s first-quarter results for fiscal 2026 showcased an extraordinary ability to maintain momentum in the face of geopolitical disruption, marking a defining moment in its trajectory as a dominant AI chipmaker.The company reported a 69% year-over-year revenue surge to $44.1 billion, outperforming expectations despite the mid-April U.S. government ban on H20 GPU sales to China.The data center segment remained the primary growth engine, rising 73% to $39.1 billion, driven by rising AI infrastructure demand and the adoption of its cutting-edge Blackwell architecture.

Nvidia’s $3.4 Trillion AI Empire Is Just Getting Started—You Won’t Believe What’s Next!

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<ul><li>Nvidia (NVDA US, NR) announced 1QFY26 results. Revenue was US$44.1bn, up 69.2% YoY/12.0% QoQ, 1.8%/2.5% above Bloomberg consensus of US$43.3bn and guidance of US$43bn.</li><li>Non-GAAP GPM came in at 61.0% or 71.3% if excluding US$4.5bn H20-related charges/tax impact (vs. consensus/guidance of 71.0%/71.0%).</li><li>Quarterly revenue increased by US$4.7bn (vs. US$4.2bn in 4Q). </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Nvidia (NVDA US, NR) announced 1QFY26 results. Revenue was US$44.1bn, up 69.2% YoY/12.0% QoQ, 1.8%/2.5% above Bloomberg consensus of US$43.3bn and guidance of US$43bn.Non-GAAP GPM came in at 61.0% or 71.3% if excluding US$4.5bn H20-related charges/tax impact (vs. consensus/guidance of 71.0%/71.0%).Quarterly revenue increased by US$4.7bn (vs. US$4.2bn in 4Q). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Semiconductors - Nvidia’s 1Q Beat and Solid 2Q Guidance Confirm AI Demand Remains Resilient

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<li>NVIDIA reported Q1FY26 revenues of $44.1 billion, up 69% YoY and up 12% QoQ</li>
<li>NVIDIA forecasted current quarter revenues of $45.0 billion, marginally up QoQ and weighed down by the loss of around $8 billion in previously anticipated H20 revenues</li>
<li>Does China really wish to remain reliant on US infrastructure/platforms for its AI build out indefinitely? I think not. Gradually losing China market was inevitable, even without US restrictions.</li>
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NVIDIA reported Q1FY26 revenues of $44.1 billion, up 69% YoY and up 12% QoQ
NVIDIA forecasted current quarter revenues of $45.0 billion, marginally up QoQ and weighed down by the loss of around $8 billion in previously anticipated H20 revenues
Does China really wish to remain reliant on US infrastructure/platforms for its AI build out indefinitely? I think not. Gradually losing China market was inevitable, even without US restrictions.


NVIDIA Q126. China Restrictions Bring QoQ Growth Screeching To A Halt

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<li>Jensen claims his Taiwan expansion is just about needing more chairs, yet an NVIDIA blog post describes the Santa Clara HQ taking to the skies &amp; landing in Taiwan. </li>
<li>He was critical of US restrictions on China chip exports while in Taipei, yet had nothing to say on the topic while in the White House or the Middle East</li>
<li>NVIDIA's market share in China is down from 95% in 2022 to 50% now, yet the country continues to challenge global AI leadership. That puts NVIDIA in an awkward spot.</li>
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Jensen claims his Taiwan expansion is just about needing more chairs, yet an NVIDIA blog post describes the Santa Clara HQ taking to the skies &amp; landing in Taiwan. 
He was critical of US restrictions on China chip exports while in Taipei, yet had nothing to say on the topic while in the White House or the Middle East
NVIDIA's market share in China is down from 95% in 2022 to 50% now, yet the country continues to challenge global AI leadership. That puts NVIDIA in an awkward spot.


NVIDIA's China Dilema Is Worse Than You Think...

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US – China: Restrictions on Semiconductors Are Getting Worse

Nvidia might not have a workaround for a new China-specific chip. EDA software ban also for consumer electronics Xiaomi, Lenovo. Hanmi Semi halted...

Nicolas Baratte

Nvidia’s $3.4 Trillion AI Empire Is Just Getting Started—You Won’t Believe What’s Next!

Nvidia’s first-quarter results for fiscal 2026 showcased an extraordinary ability to maintain momentum in the face of geopolitical disruption,...

Baptista Research

Semiconductors - Nvidia’s 1Q Beat and Solid 2Q Guidance Confirm AI Demand Remains Resilient

Nvidia (NVDA US, NR) announced 1QFY26 results. Revenue was US$44.1bn, up 69.2% YoY/12.0% QoQ, 1.8%/2.5% above Bloomberg consensus of US$43.3bn and...

CMB International

NVIDIA Q126. China Restrictions Bring QoQ Growth Screeching To A Halt

Does China really wish to remain reliant on US infrastructure/platforms for its AI build out indefinitely? I think not. Gradually losing China...

William Keating

NVIDIA's China Dilema Is Worse Than You Think...

NVIDIA's market share in China is down from 95% in 2022 to 50% now, yet the country continues to challenge global AI leadership. That puts NVIDIA...

William Keating

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US – China: Restrictions on Semiconductors Are Getting Worse

​Nvidia might not have a workaround for a new China-specific chip. EDA software ban also for consumer electronics Xiaomi, Lenovo. Hanmi Semi halted...

Nicolas Baratte

Nvidia’s $3.4 Trillion AI Empire Is Just Getting Started—You Won’t Believe What’s Next!

Nvidia’s first-quarter results for fiscal 2026 showcased an extraordinary ability to maintain momentum in the face of geopolitical disruption,...

Baptista Research

Semiconductors - Nvidia’s 1Q Beat and Solid 2Q Guidance Confirm AI Demand Remains Resilient

Nvidia (NVDA US, NR) announced 1QFY26 results. Revenue was US$44.1bn, up 69.2% YoY/12.0% QoQ, 1.8%/2.5% above Bloomberg consensus of US$43.3bn and...

CMB International

NVIDIA Q126. China Restrictions Bring QoQ Growth Screeching To A Halt

Does China really wish to remain reliant on US infrastructure/platforms for its AI build out indefinitely? I think not. Gradually losing China...

William Keating

NVIDIA's China Dilema Is Worse Than You Think...

NVIDIA's market share in China is down from 95% in 2022 to 50% now, yet the country continues to challenge global AI leadership. That puts NVIDIA...

William Keating

Nvidia might not have a workaround for a new China-specific chip. EDA software ban also for consumer electronics Xiaomi, Lenovo. Hanmi Semi halted...