NVIDIA (NVDA) Pre-Earnings Breakdown | 5 Days Before Earnings: Buy the Dip or Big Risk Ahead?

Good morning traders and investors — I’m Norbert B.M., and welcome to Wealth Dome, where I build and protect wealth.

With 5 days to go until NVIDIA reports earnings on November 19th, the stock has started pulling back. The question now is simple:

Is this a dip worth buying, or is the risk too high heading into earnings?

Let’s break down NVIDIA’s fundamentals, technical setup, and option strategies before the big day.

⚙️ Why NVIDIA Matters Right Now

NVIDIA dominates AI accelerators, data center GPUs, gaming GPUs, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and more.

The company sits at the center of the global AI boom — and investors treat it as the “heartbeat” of the entire AI cycle.

CEO Jensen Huang (not Jason Wong) has led NVIDIA for decades and transformed it into a $4.5+ trillion giant, with analysts asking whether NVDA can hit $5 trillion by year-end.

📊 NVIDIA Last Earnings Highlights

MetricValueRevenue$46BGross Profit$33BOperating Income$28BPre-Tax Income$31BNet Income$26BAdjusted EBITDA75%EPS (diluted)$0.67YoY Net Income Growth+168%

📌 Segment Growth

* Data Center: $26B (+16% QoQ)

* Gaming: $2.9B

These numbers are insane — yet the market reaction last quarter was muted.

Why?

* Margin compression

* Expectations already sky-high

📈 NVIDIA Growth Expectations (Annual)

YearRevenue Outlook2024: 2.94 → 2.95T2025: Expected 4.55T2026: Expected 6.74T2027: Expected 8.73T2028: Expected 8.01T

2026–2027 are the critical years.If NVIDIA fails to “pull another rabbit out of the hat,” growth may taper.

🧩 CEO Commentary (Jensen Huang)

“Demand remains strong. Anticipation for Blackwell is incredible.Global data centers are in full throttle to modernize with accelerated computing and AI.”

Translation: NVIDIA’s future growth relies on Blackwell AI chips becoming a global standard.

⚠️ Risks & Pressure Points

* China export restrictions

* High expectations baked into the stock

* Margin compression risk

* Valuation stretched heading into earnings

📉 Technical Analysis (5 Days Before Earnings)

* MACD: Sell signal with growing red bars

* RSI: 46 — slightly oversold, but not extreme

* Price Action: Bounced off 50-day moving average

* Still above: 100-day & 200-day — strong long-term uptrend

* Ichimoku: Bullish — price above cloud, Tenkan > Kijun

Support Zones

* Primary: $170 (just under 100-day MA)

* Secondary: $150–$130

* Deep Value Zone: $115–$90

Sub-$150 would be a massive buying opportunity.

💰 Option Strategy (from your transcript)

For Nov 21 expiration:

* Sell $170 Put → ~ $190–$200 premium

* If NVDA stays above $170: keep full premium

* If NVDA drops below: you buy NVDA at $170

Safer alternative:

* Sell $167.50 Put for ~$150 premium

Expected earnings move ~ ±$15

🧠 Investor Takeaways

* NVIDIA is still riding the AI boom

* Growth is exceptional

* Expectations are dangerously high

* The pullback may be buyable — but not without risk

“If you’re holding for 2027–2028, current levels are fine.But a deeper pullback would be an even better gift.”

📊 Mentioned Stocks

NVDA, AAPL, GOOGL, MSFT, QQQ, SPX

🔗 Relevant Links

* NVIDIA Investor Relations

* Wealth Dome YouTube

💡 Final Thoughts

NVIDIA’s upcoming earnings are one of the biggest catalysts of the year.The potential upside is massive — but so is the volatility risk.

“If NVDA dips, I’m buying. If it pops, I’m holding.”— Norbert B.M., Wealth Dome

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