StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 25 February 2026•Updated 25 February 2026•

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Nvidia Earnings Preview: Options Market Prices 5% Move as Focus Shifts to Guidance

Key Facts

1$190 has been identified as a key level to watch for Nvidia (NVDA) stock ahead of earnings.

2Analyst Kevin Green provides a deep-dive preview of the highly-anticipated earnings event for the leading AI semiconductor company.

Financial markets are bracing for Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings report, with analyst Kevin Green identifying $190 as a critical technical level ahead of the release. Options markets are currently pricing in an expected move of approximately 4% to 5% for the stock, driven by high implied volatility following the announcement. Experts suggest that forward guidance and the post-earnings conference call will serve as the primary catalysts for price action, rather than the headline earnings figures themselves. Additionally, the software sector continues to face persistent pressure, adding another layer of complexity to the broader tech environment. As a dominant force in the AI sector, Nvidia's performance remains a vital bellwether for major indices like the QQQ and SPY. Investors are specifically looking for clarity on data center growth sustainability to justify current high valuations.

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What changed: The story was updated to include options market expectations of a 4-5% move and shifted the focus toward forward guidance and the conference call as the main volatility drivers, while noting continued pressure on the software sector.