Nvidia Shares Plunge Following CEO Jensen Huang's Resignation Amid Scandal
Nvidia (NVDA) shares have experienced a significant downturn, dropping nearly 20% since the beginning of November following the sudden resignation of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang. The departure stems from allegations involving inappropriate workplace relationships and a scandal concerning the potential illegal diversion of $7.5 billion in hardware to Chinese entities via an associate suspected of espionage. CFO Colette Kress has assumed interim leadership duties. Despite the leadership crisis, Nvidia's fundamental business metrics remain robust. The company projects 70% year-over-year revenue growth for fiscal 2028 and is seeing a rapid rollout of its Vera Rubin AI platform, which is expected to generate $20 billion in Q3 sales. While the loss of Huang's visionary leadership presents long-term uncertainty, Nvidia's forward price-to-earnings ratio has dropped to approximately 11, offering a potentially attractive valuation compared to competitors like AMD.
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