Feb 26 (Reuters) - Nvidia ( NVDA ) forecast

first-quarter revenue above market estimates on Wednesday,

expecting robust demand for its leading AI chips to persist as

businesses spend heavily to expand generative artificial

intelligence infrastructure.

The company expects revenue of $43 billion, plus or minus 2%

for the first quarter, compared with analysts' average estimate

of $41.78 billion according to data compiled by LSEG.