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Nvidia CEO search: Arm's Rene Haas reportedly approached

Published November 13, 2026 · Updated November 13, 2026 · 3 sources

The Financial Times headline says Arm CEO Rene Haas was approached in Nvidia's CEO search. Nvidia and Qualcomm closes on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 are shown.

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Price change between the last close before the event and the latest available close. It is a coincidence in time, not a cause-and-effect relationship.

NVIDIANVDA

−4.62%

Nvidia is conducting a CEO search, and Arm CEO Rene Haas has reportedly been approached as a candidate. · Technology

Nvidia is the company conducting the CEO search, and Rene Haas has reportedly been approached as a candidate [3]. Its close was $166.19 on November 12 and $158.52 on November 13, down 4.62% between the two closes. Nvidia's next earnings are November 17 after the close, with estimated EPS of 2.49.

Price between closes
$166.19 $158.52Close of November 12 and November 13
Fair value (ATLAS)
$155.16Fair range: $112.11 to $214.75The price ($158.52) is 2.2% above that figure: close to its fair value.
Chance of a rise in 1 month
48%Probability of closing higher than today within 21 sessions.Normal range: half of the scenarios end between $143.41 and $172.96; 9 in 10, between $121.46 and $204.22.
Next earnings
November 17, 2026 (after the close)Estimated EPS: 2.49 $Earnings results page on ATLAS · Earnings calendar for NVDA
Recent results (EPS)
  • Aug 262.22 actual vs 2.09 est.Beat expectations
  • May 201.87 actual vs 1.77 est.Beat expectations
  • Feb 251.62 actual vs 1.54 est.Beat expectations
  • Jan 231.87 actual vs 1.61 est.Beat expectations
Dividend
0.33% dividend yield
See the full ATLAS analysis of NVIDIA →

QUALCOMMQCOM

−3.82%

Qualcomm designs chips based on Arm architecture, so Arm leadership is relevant to its licensing ecosystem. · Technology

Qualcomm designs chips based on Arm architecture, so Arm leadership is relevant to its licensing ecosystem; it is included for its activity in the sector, not because the event affects it. Its close was $177.14 on November 12 and $170.38 on November 13, down 3.82% between the two closes. The S&P 500 fell 1.00% and the Nasdaq-100 fell 2.01% over the same two closes.

Price between closes
$177.14 $170.38Close of November 12 and November 13
Fair value (ATLAS)
$218.09Fair range: $91.71 to $291.09The price ($170.38) is 21.9% below that figure.
Chance of a rise in 1 month
48%Probability of closing higher than today within 21 sessions.Normal range: half of the scenarios end between $152.63 and $186.95; 9 in 10, between $127.51 and $223.77.
Recent results (EPS)
  • Nov 41.45 actual vs 1.46 est.In line
  • Nov 30.33 actual vs 0.41 est.Fell short
  • Jul 292.21 actual vs 2.23 est.In line
  • Apr 292.65 actual vs 2.56 est.Beat expectations
Dividend
2.13% dividend yieldNext ex-dividend date: December 3, 2026 · 3.62 $ over the last 12 months
See the full ATLAS analysis of QUALCOMM →

S&P 500 between the same closes (November 12 and November 13): 7,592.40 → 7,516.64 points, −1.00%.

Nasdaq-100 between the same closes (November 12 and November 13): 28,289.19 → 27,721.10 points, −2.01%.

What happened

A Financial Times headline says Arm boss Rene Haas was approached in Nvidia's CEO search [3]. Nvidia shares closed lower on November 13 than on November 12, a coincidence in time that this page does not link causally to the report.

The Financial Times headline reads "Arm boss Rene Haas approached in Nvidia CEO search" [3]. Only the headline is available, so nothing further is attributed to that report.

A WSJ headline reads "Nvidia Needs Three CEOs in One" [1]. Only the headline is available.

In a Yahoo Finance video dated November 12, 2026, Unconventional AI founder and CEO Naveen Rao discussed what Nvidia should prioritize in its CEO search. The video title says the search has a 3- to 4-month clock [2]. Rao said the next leader should understand more than hardware, including computing markets and how AI is evolving [2].

What ATLAS data show

ATLAS model estimates put Nvidia's fair value at $155.16, within a range of $112.11 to $214.75. Its latest close is 2.16% above that estimate. For Qualcomm, the estimate is $218.09, within a range of $91.71 to $291.09, and its close is 21.88% below that value. These are model estimates, not promises, and they do not account for every factor.

Two prices falling between the same closes does not show that one event caused the other; the broader market also fell. Figures come from closing prices and may change.

What you get with ATLAS

  • Fair value of each company, with its range, against today's price.
  • Chance of a rise in 1 month and the normal price range, from a calibrated model.
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Frequently asked questions

Who has reportedly been approached in Nvidia's CEO search?

A Financial Times headline says Arm boss Rene Haas was approached [3].

How did Nvidia shares move between November 12 and November 13?

Nvidia closed at $166.19 on November 12 and $158.52 on November 13, down 4.62%. This is a coincidence in time, not a established cause.

Why is Qualcomm mentioned?

Qualcomm designs chips based on Arm architecture. It is included for its sector activity, not because the event affects it.

Sources

  1. Nvidia Needs Three CEOs in One · WSJ
  2. Nvidia's CEO search has a 3- to 4-month clock: 'It's pretty urgent' · Yahoo Finance · November 12, 2026
  3. Arm boss Rene Haas approached in Nvidia CEO search · Financial Times

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