Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock gained on Tuesday alongside news that the company’s CEO will participate in Purdue University’s Presidential Lecture Series this spring. AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su will give a speech during the event on March 2, providing insight into her work to students of the college.
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While the Presidential Lecture Series is an educational endeavor, investors will want to keep an eye on the event to hear what Su says during it. Her speech could relate back to AMD and the chipmaker’s recent success in the artificial intelligence (AI) space and offer a unique look into the company’s operations.
Su isn’t the only company leader who will take part in Purdue University’s Presidential Lecture Series in 2026. Other speakers on the list include:
- Adobe (ADBE) Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen, who will present on March 25.
- Playground Global co-founder Bruce Leak, who will present the final lesson of the series on April 30.
- Author Timothy Ferris, who will present the first lesson of the series on Feb. 26.
AMD Stock Movement Today
AMD stock was up 1.84% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, following a 4.03% rally yesterday. The shares have increased 14.99% year-to-date and 106.08% over the past 12 months.
Investors will keep in mind that AMD has a major catalyst set for later today. The company will report results from its most recent quarter after the markets close today.
Is AMD Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, the analysts’ consensus rating for AMD is Strong Buy, based on 25 Buy and eight Hold ratings over the past three months. With that comes an average AMD stock price target of $286.66, representing a potential 16.4% upside for the shares.
