The metaverse is a virtual universe powered by augmented and virtual reality headsets that will enable users to engage with content, interact with other users, and experience almost anything in a virtual realm…
The term ‘metaverse’ has been in the news since Facebook Inc. was renamed Meta Platforms, Inc. (FB). FB CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, “Our overarching goal across all of these initiatives is to help bring the metaverse to life.” Footwear manufacturer Nike, Inc. (NKE) became one of the first major companies to venture into the metaverse by partnering with Roblox Corporation (RBLX) and announcing a virtual world called Nikeland on RBLX’s online gaming platform.
Semiconductors are the backbone of information technology hardware and are expected to play a significant role in the burgeoning metaverse development. Given this backdrop, we think it could be wise to add quality chip stocks NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA – Get Rating), Intel Corporation (INTC – Get Rating), and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU – Get Rating) to one’s portfolio. These stocks look well-positioned to benefit from the growth metaverse.
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NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA – Get Rating)
Santa Clara, Calif.-based NVDA is an artificial intelligence computing company. It operates through the Graphics and Compute & Networking segments. Its Graphics segment includes its GeForce graphics processing unit (GPU), Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs, and automotive platforms for infotainment systems. Its Compute & Networking segment includes Data Center platforms and systems for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and accelerated computing.
On Jan. 4, 2022, NVDA announced that it had landed more deals with Chinese EV makers. The Chinese EV makers will use NVDA’s DRIVE technology as part of the CPUs of new vehicles, such as Polestar, Xpeng, NIO, IM Motors, Li Auto, and R Auto. Other auto suppliers, such as Desay, Flex, Quanta, Valeo, and ZF, will also use its DRIVE platform as the foundation for automated driving systems in vehicles they engineer for EV brands.
NVDA’s revenue for the third quarter, ended Oct. 31, 2021, increased 50% year-over-year to $7.10 billion. The company’s data center revenue increased 55% year-over-year to $2.94 billion. Its non-GAAP net income increased 62% year-over-year to $2.97 billion, while its non-GAAP EPS came in at $1.17, representing a 60% increase year-over-year.
Analysts expect NVDA’s EPS and revenue for its fiscal year 2022 to increase 73.6% and 60%, respectively, year-over-year to $4.34 and $26.68 billion. It surpassed the Street’s EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 96.3% in price to close yesterday’s trading session at $265.75.
Intel Corporation (INTC – Get Rating)
INTC designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for the cloud, smart, and connected devices for retail, industrial, and consumer uses worldwide. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company’s segments include its Data Center group; Internet of Things Group; Mobileye; Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group; and Programmable Solutions Group.
On Dec. 16, INTC CEO Pat Gelsinger announced the building of a new chip packaging and testing factory in Malaysia, which is set to become operational in 2024. This new facility will likely enable the company to…
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