NVIDIA, Quarterly Revenue $96.2 Billion…13 Consecutive Quarters of Record Breaking

[26.08.27 Morning Broadcast Full View] NVIDIA, Quarterly Revenue $96.2 Billion…13 Consecutive Quarters of Record Breaking
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 27, 2026 at 03:12  |  6:10:36  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
Speakers
Tai
Park Myung-seok — Curator
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist
Kwon Soon-woo — Reporting Team Lead, 3PRO TV
Park Byeong-chang — Director, MP Partners
Ha Bo-no — Guest
Kim Hyun-soo — Researcher, Korea Institute of Finance
Park Hyun-ju — Manager
Kim Sang-yul — Director
Park Hyun-young — News1 Reporter

Summary

The video covers Nvidia's strong quarterly earnings, which beat expectations and provided solid guidance, easing market concerns about the AI hardware cycle. Analysts discuss the positive ripple effects on Korean semiconductor and power equipment stocks, while also highlighting the growing importance of ESS (Energy Storage Systems) for data centers as a key growth driver for battery makers like Samsung SDI. Additionally, experts analyze the structural bull market in gold driven by central bank purchases and the stabilizing Bitcoin market.

  • Nvidia reported record-breaking revenue of $96.2 billion, easing fears of an AI hardware slowdown.
  • Strong AI demand is expected to drive a valuation re-rating for memory chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
  • Power equipment and semiconductor substrate companies are gaining momentum due to structural supply shortages and data center expansion.
  • Samsung SDI is highlighted as a top pick in the battery sector due to surging ESS demand for data centers, offsetting EV market weakness.
  • Gold is entering a structural bull market supported by central bank buying and its role as an inflation hedge.
  • Bitcoin is stabilizing after a short-term correction, with analysts eyeing a potential year-end rally based on historical cycles.
Ideas
Chinese tech stocks offer a contrarian buying opportunity.
Chinese equities have extremely low foreign positioning, making them attractive for a contrarian bet. The Invesco China Technology ETF (CQQQ) shows a stabilizing 5-year chart, offering a good entry point for a small bet on potential fiscal policy shifts.
AI software stocks show strong post-earnings momentum.
Nvidia's earnings and guidance remain solid despite a slight gross margin drop due to memory costs. Software stocks like Salesforce, CrowdStrike, and Okta are showing strong double-digit gains post-earnings, indicating the market is currently more forgiving and optimistic toward AI software compared to hardware.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 69:30
Strong AI demand supports memory chipmakers' valuation re-rating.
Nvidia's strong earnings and increased memory procurement commitments confirm robust demand for HBM and memory chips. Concerns about a 2027 memory cycle peak are premature, and top-tier memory makers like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will likely experience a valuation re-rating as they prove consistent earnings power.
Kwon Soon-woo Reporting Team Lead, 3PRO TV 101:46
Hyundai Motor's strong margins and autonomous data collection are promising.
Hyundai Motor targets a 9% operating margin by 2030, supported by a strong hybrid and EV lineup, and localized US production. They are also aggressively collecting autonomous driving data, positioning them well against competitors like Tesla in the long run.
Kwon Soon-woo Reporting Team Lead, 3PRO TV 118:43
US trade barriers boost Hanwha's solar panel profitability.
Hanwha's US solar panel factories are operating at full capacity, benefiting from the US blocking Chinese panel imports. This decoupling from 'China prices' improves fundamentals and justifies a higher valuation based on actual earnings rather than just expectations.
Park Byeong-chang Director, MP Partners 156:26
Advanced logic and DRAM investments boost semiconductor equipment.
Morgan Stanley upgraded its base scenario for semiconductor equipment due to increased investments in DRAM and advanced logic. The sector is seeing strong upward momentum as AI computing demands outpace memory technology, causing structural shortages.
Park Byeong-chang Director, MP Partners 158:47
AI data centers and US policies boost power equipment.
Power equipment companies are benefiting from the AI data center expansion and US executive orders restricting foreign transformers. Companies like LS Electric are forming JVs (e.g., with GE Vernova) for HVDC, showing strong global competitiveness.
Park Byeong-chang Director, MP Partners 165:27
Holding companies show strong resilience and governance momentum.
Holding companies like GS are showing very strong chart patterns and resilience despite broader market drops, driven by governance reform expectations and solid fundamentals.
Supply shortages drive momentum for semiconductor substrate makers.
Semiconductor substrate and materials companies like Simmtech and TLB are benefiting from supply shortages and increased investments by big tech. Simmtech has consolidated and is poised for a breakout.
Data center energy needs boost nuclear-exposed construction stocks.
Construction companies with nuclear power exposure (like Hyundai E&C and GS E&C) are gaining momentum as data centers seek stable energy sources like SMRs, alongside potential Ukraine rebuild projects.
Kim Hyun-soo Researcher, Korea Institute of Finance 218:08
Surging ESS demand offsets EV weakness for Samsung SDI.
Samsung SDI is the top pick in the battery sector. The cancellation of the GM JV removes capex burdens, and selling its Samsung Display stake secures cash for ESS expansion. As data centers increasingly require off-grid power, ESS demand is surging, shifting the growth narrative away from the sluggish EV market.
Trade concentrated cosmetics ETFs tactically based on export momentum.
Cosmetics ETFs, particularly concentrated ones like SOL Cosmetics Top 3 Plus, are outperforming due to strong export data over the past 9 months. However, the sector is small and volatile, so it should be traded tactically rather than held as a core long-term asset.
Mix physical gold for stability and miners for leverage.
Gold miner ETFs like GDX offer high operating leverage during gold price rallies, making them ideal for short-term capital appreciation. For long-term core holdings, physical gold ETFs like GLD or IAU are recommended to hedge against inflation and portfolio volatility.
Park Hyun-young News1 Reporter 322:33
Bitcoin stabilizes after profit-taking, eyeing year-end rally.
Bitcoin recently saw a short-term correction as long-term holders took profits, but on-chain data suggests stabilization. Bernstein predicts BTC could reach $125,000 by year-end based on the 4-year halving cycle and institutional inflows.
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This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published August 27, 2026, features Tai, Park Myung-seok, Lee Kwon-hee, Kwon Soon-woo, Park Byeong-chang, Ha Bo-no, Kim Hyun-soo, Park Hyun-ju, Park Hyun-young discussing CQQQ, OKTA, CRWD, CRM, NVDA, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, 005380.KS, 009830.KS, SMH, Power equipment, 010120.KS, 078930.KS, 222800.KQ, 356860.KQ, 006360.KS, 000720.KS, ESS, 006400.KS, Cosmetics ETFs, IAU, GLD, GDX, BTC. 14 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Tai, Park Myung-seok, Lee Kwon-hee, Kwon Soon-woo, Park Byeong-chang, Ha Bo-no, Kim Hyun-soo, Park Hyun-ju, Park Hyun-young  · Tickers: CQQQ, OKTA, CRWD, CRM, NVDA, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, 005380.KS, 009830.KS, SMH, Power equipment, 010120.KS, 078930.KS, 222800.KQ, 356860.KQ, 006360.KS, 000720.KS, ESS, 006400.KS, Cosmetics ETFs, IAU, GLD, GDX, BTC