Baird Downgrades Nvidia to Neutral Amid CEO Uncertainty and AI Capex Concerns
Investment bank Baird has downgraded Nvidia (NVDA) from 'outperform' to 'neutral,' significantly slashing its price target from $500 to $200. The downgrade is driven by several risk factors, including potential leadership instability following an internal investigation into CEO Jensen Huang and concerns regarding a slowdown in AI-related capital expenditures by hyperscalers. Baird analyst Tristan Gerra also warned of significant regulatory risks, predicting a possible ban on H200 chip exports to China and stricter controls on Southeast Asian data center loopholes. These restrictions could lead to an estimated $5 billion write-down due to existing inventories in Asia. While U.S. demand may offset some losses, the firm expects Nvidia's stock to remain in a trading range until these geopolitical and leadership uncertainties are resolved.
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