StocksMedium•8 October 2026•
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Nvidia and Micron Shares Slide on OpenAI Revenue Concerns
Key Facts
1Shares of chipmakers including Nvidia and Micron fell following reports that OpenAI's annualized revenue fell short of expectations.
2Analysts suggest the concerns are 'undue' and reflect accounting reporting differences rather than a weakness in AI demand.
Shares of semiconductor companies including Nvidia and Micron declined following reports that OpenAI's annualized revenue fell short of market expectations. MarketWatch reported that the sell-off was triggered by concerns regarding the scale of AI-related growth, as OpenAI is a primary driver of industry demand.
NVDA closed at $237.47 on October 7, 2026, while MU closed at $1088 on the same date. Peer instruments also saw downward pressure, with TSM closing at $472.2 and AMD closing at $645.86 on October 7, 2026. Analysts suggested the market reaction might be overextended, attributing the revenue figures to technical accounting differences rather than a fundamental shift in AI demand.