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title: "Stock Alert: BofA Calls Nvidia Valuation 'Compelling' Ahead of Earnings"
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description: "Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating on Nvidia with a $350 price target, calling the valuation 'compelling' ahead of Q2 earnings. BofA estimates a 34-50% discount based on free cash flow and highlights strong cash generation alongside shareholder return plans. However, risks remain regarding Nvidia's $105 billion commitment to OpenAI and potential AI spending weakness."
datetime: "2026-08-18T18:04:05.000Z"
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# Stock Alert: BofA Calls Nvidia Valuation 'Compelling' Ahead of Earnings

Bank of America sees room for Nvidia shares to advance, arguing that the chipmaker's valuation remains favorable ahead of its second-quarter results.

Analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating and set a $350 price target. He pointed to Nvidia's free cash flow generation and its efforts to secure resources needed to support the expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure market.

Nvidia has committed $105 billion to support OpenAI, a move that could broaden its exposure beyond large cloud providers. Arya said the strategy may also increase risk if AI spending weakens, potentially affecting growth and the company's financial position.

Bank of America estimates Nvidia trades at a 34% to 50% discount based on free cash flow. The analyst also noted that Nvidia plans to return about half of its free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Arya said increasing buybacks could provide another avenue for shareholder returns. He expects Nvidia to offer additional details when it reports quarterly results later this month.

What it means for NVDA stock: BofA's $350 target indicates further upside, while the bank's comments highlight both Nvidia's cash-generation strength and the risks tied to its AI infrastructure investments.

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