What exactly did RBC Capital do to the NVDA analyst rating on Feb 18, 2026?

RBC Capital **maintained an Outperform** rating on NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) on Feb 18, 2026. The firm did not issue a new NVDA price target in that note, and the immediate market reaction recorded was **0.0% ($0.0)** price change.

Does a maintained Outperform count as an NVDA upgrade or downgrade?

No. A maintained Outperform is neither an NVDA upgrade nor an NVDA downgrade. It keeps the prior positive view intact and indicates RBC expects continued outperformance, pending fresh earnings or guidance.

How should investors use the NVDA analyst rating in portfolio decisions?

Treat the NVDA analyst rating as one input. Combine RBC’s maintained Outperform with NVIDIA’s earnings, guidance, valuation, and macro risks. Use risk tolerance and time horizon before adjusting positions.

Where can I read the original RBC note on NVDA analyst rating?

RBC’s commentary that led to the NVDA analyst rating maintenance appeared in coverage cited by TheFly on Feb 18, 2026. You can read the item here: TheFly [source](https://thefly.com/permalinks/entry.php/id4295479/7561286394/NVDA-RBC-Capital-expects-solid-quarter-from-Nvidia-in-Q).

Analyst Ratings

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on NVDA NVIDIA Corporation Feb 18 2026

ByDanny Kontos February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) on Feb 18, 2026, keeping its stance ahead of the company’s expected Q4 results. The move leaves the NVDA analyst rating intact and signals RBC’s view that near-term fundamentals remain solid. RBC told clients it expects a strong quarter for NVIDIA, per coverage published by TheFly. The rating change record shows 0.0% ($0.0) price movement at the time of the note, and no new price target was disclosed.