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Advanced Micro Devices

(NASDAQ:AMD)

Rating:78Outperform
Price Target:
$199.00
▲(15.51% Upside)
AMD's overall stock score reflects its strong financial performance and positive earnings call, which highlight robust revenue growth and optimistic future guidance. Technical analysis supports a bullish outlook, although high valuation metrics suggest caution. The company's strategic focus on AI and data center opportunities positions it well for future growth, despite current valuation concerns.
Positive Factors
AI Business Growth
AMD's AI business is expected to grow significantly, driven by major customers like Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, and Amazon.
Data Center Growth
AMD is seeing strong traction with its Data Center GPU solutions, with MI355 expected to drive strong double-digit growth for the Data Center segment.
Negative Factors
Investor Expectations
Investor expectations are considered to be well ahead of realistic estimates for Data Center GPU revenue growth.
Operational Challenges
There are concerns about AMD's ability to drive significant scale in Datacenter GPUs over time, as earnings power may be hampered by the significant operational expenses expected to support its AI software and systems efforts.
Valuation Concerns
The neutral rating is maintained due to high growth but an expensive valuation.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Advanced Micro Devices Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc. operates as a semiconductor company worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Computing and Graphics; and Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom. Its products include x86 microprocessors as an accelerated processing unit, chipsets, discrete and integrated graphics processing units (GPUs), data center and professional GPUs, and development services; and server and embedded processors, and semi-custom System-on-Chip (SoC) products, development services, and technology for game consoles. The company provides processors for desktop and notebook personal computers under the AMD Ryzen, AMD Ryzen PRO, Ryzen Threadripper, Ryzen Threadripper PRO, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon PRO, AMD FX, AMD A-Series, and AMD PRO A-Series processors brands; discrete GPUs for desktop and notebook PCs under the AMD Radeon graphics, AMD Embedded Radeon graphics brands; and professional graphics products under the AMD Radeon Pro and AMD FirePro graphics brands. It also offers Radeon Instinct, Radeon PRO V-series, and AMD Instinct accelerators for servers; chipsets under the AMD trademark; microprocessors for servers under the AMD EPYC; embedded processor solutions under the AMD Athlon, AMD Geode, AMD Ryzen, AMD EPYC, AMD R-Series, and G-Series processors brands; and customer-specific solutions based on AMD CPU, GPU, and multi-media technologies, as well as semi-custom SoC products. It serves original equipment manufacturers, public cloud service providers, original design manufacturers, system integrators, independent distributors, online retailers, and add-in-board manufacturers through its direct sales force, independent distributors, and sales representatives. The company was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
How the Company Makes MoneyAMD generates revenue primarily through the sale of its semiconductor products, which include microprocessors, graphics processors, and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The company's key revenue streams are derived from the Computing and Graphics segment, which includes desktop and mobile processors, as well as graphics cards, and the Enterprise, Embedded, and Semi-Custom segment, which includes server processors and custom solutions for gaming consoles. Significant partnerships with major technology companies, including collaborations with Microsoft and Sony for gaming consoles, and strategic alliances in cloud computing and data centers, further enhance AMD's market presence and revenue potential. The company's focus on innovation and performance, coupled with increasing demand for high-performance computing in various sectors, contributes to its financial growth.

Advanced Micro Devices Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Breaks down sales across AMD’s various product lines, revealing which segments are contributing most to growth and where market demand is strongest.
Chart InsightsAMD's data center segment is experiencing robust growth, driven by demand for EPYC processors and Instinct AI Accelerators, contributing significantly to overall revenue. Despite this, gaming revenue is declining, impacted by lower semi-custom sales. The client segment shows resilience with strong Ryzen processor demand. However, the embedded segment faces challenges, with recovery expected later in 2025. New export controls to China are a notable risk, potentially impacting revenue. Overall, AMD's strategic focus on AI and GPUs positions it well for continued growth, despite these headwinds.
Data provided by:Main Street Data

Advanced Micro Devices Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 05, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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% Change Since: -1.16%|
Next Earnings Date:Nov 04, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
AMD reported strong financial performance in Q2 2025 with record revenue and significant growth in the Client and Data Center segments. However, the impact of U.S. export controls on China sales and a decline in gross margin due to an inventory write-down were notable challenges. Despite these setbacks, the company remains optimistic about future growth, particularly in AI and data center opportunities.
Q2-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Revenue Achieved
AMD reported a record revenue of $7.7 billion for Q2 2025, representing a 32% year-over-year increase, driven by strong sales of Ryzen and EPYC processors and higher semi-custom shipments.
Strong Data Center Segment Performance
Data Center segment revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $3.2 billion, with robust demand for EPYC processors. AMD achieved its 33rd consecutive quarter of year-over-year share gains in cloud and enterprise CPU sales.
Client and Gaming Segment Growth
The Client and Gaming segment witnessed a 69% year-over-year growth to $3.6 billion, driven by record client CPU sales and strong demand for gaming products. Client revenue increased 67% year-over-year to $2.5 billion.
Successful Launch of New Products
AMD launched the Instinct MI350 series accelerators and Zen 5 desktop portfolio, showing leadership in AI and gaming performance. The MI350 series began volume production ahead of schedule in June.
Positive Free Cash Flow
AMD delivered over $1 billion in free cash flow in the quarter, demonstrating strong financial health and operational efficiency.
Negative Updates
Impact of U.S. Export Controls
The U.S. export restrictions on MI308 sales to China resulted in an $800 million inventory write-down and affected Data Center revenue, causing a 12% sequential decrease.
Gross Margin Decline
Gross margin was down 10 points to 43% from 53% a year ago due to the inventory write-down. Excluding the charge, non-GAAP gross margin would have been approximately 54%.
Embedded Segment Revenue Decline
Embedded segment revenue decreased 4% year-over-year to $824 million, indicating mixed demand in embedded end markets.
Company Guidance
During the AMD Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call, the company provided detailed guidance, highlighting a robust financial performance and optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year. AMD reported a 32% year-over-year increase in revenue to a record $7.7 billion, with a notable gross margin of 54% excluding an $800 million inventory write-down. The Data Center segment revenue rose 14% year-over-year to $3.2 billion, driven by strong EPYC CPU sales. Additionally, the Client and Gaming segments saw a 69% year-over-year increase to $3.6 billion, with record sales of Ryzen CPUs and strong demand for gaming GPUs. The Embedded segment, however, saw a slight 4% decline year-over-year. Looking ahead, AMD projects third-quarter revenue of approximately $8.7 billion, reflecting a 28% year-over-year growth, driven by double-digit increases across the Client, Gaming, and Data Center segments, with the MI350 series accelerators expected to contribute significantly. Despite export restrictions impacting MI308 sales to China, AMD remains optimistic about future growth, supported by strong customer interest and the anticipated launch of the MI400 series in 2026.

Advanced Micro Devices Financial Statement Overview

Summary
AMD exhibits strong financial health with robust revenue growth, efficient cost management, and a stable balance sheet. The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio and strong cash flow generation, positioning it well for future growth.
Income Statement
92
Very Positive
AMD has demonstrated robust revenue growth with a TTM increase from $25.79 billion to $27.75 billion, indicating a growth rate of approximately 7.63%. The gross profit margin is healthy at 50.91%, supported by a net profit margin of 8.02% for the TTM. The EBIT margin stands at 9.62%, and the EBITDA margin is 21.43%, reflecting strong operational efficiency. These metrics highlight AMD's effective cost management and profitability in the competitive semiconductor industry.
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
AMD maintains a strong financial position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, indicating low leverage. The return on equity is 3.85% for the TTM, showing effective utilization of equity to generate profits. The equity ratio is 80.91%, suggesting a solid capital structure with a significant portion of assets financed by equity. This stability positions AMD well for future growth opportunities.
Cash Flow
85
Very Positive
AMD's cash flow performance is commendable, with a free cash flow growth rate of 14.46% from the previous year. The operating cash flow to net income ratio is 1.55, indicating strong cash generation relative to net income. Additionally, the free cash flow to net income ratio is 1.24, reflecting efficient cash management and the capability to reinvest in growth initiatives or return value to shareholders.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue29.60B25.79B22.68B23.60B16.43B9.76B
Gross Profit13.10B11.28B8.59B8.50B7.93B4.35B
EBITDA5.56B5.26B4.15B5.53B4.17B1.68B
Net Income2.83B1.64B854.00M1.32B3.16B2.49B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets74.82B69.23B67.89B67.58B12.42B8.96B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments5.87B5.13B5.77B5.86B3.61B2.29B
Total Debt3.89B2.32B3.11B2.96B732.00M572.00M
Total Liabilities15.15B11.66B11.99B12.83B4.92B3.13B
Stockholders Equity59.66B57.57B55.89B54.75B7.50B5.84B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow4.04B2.40B1.12B3.12B3.22B777.00M
Operating Cash Flow4.88B3.04B1.67B3.56B3.52B1.07B
Investing Cash Flow-4.01B-1.10B-1.42B2.00B-686.00M-952.00M
Financing Cash Flow-530.00M-2.06B-1.15B-3.26B-1.90B6.00M

Advanced Micro Devices Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price172.28
Price Trends
50DMA
144.92
Positive
100DMA
123.24
Positive
200DMA
123.92
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
8.28
Positive
RSI
61.40
Neutral
STOCH
59.43
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AMD, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 172.28 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 167.12, above the 50-day MA of 144.92, and above the 200-day MA of 123.92, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 8.28 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 61.40 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 59.43 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AMD.

Advanced Micro Devices Risk Analysis

Advanced Micro Devices disclosed 45 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Advanced Micro Devices reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Advanced Micro Devices Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
82
Outperform
$4.44T58.64115.46%0.02%86.17%81.36%
78
Outperform
$279.58B99.174.70%27.17%108.67%
77
Outperform
$159.22B14.2344.62%2.32%15.82%34.20%
77
Outperform
$1.02T27.5333.29%1.12%38.65%
68
Neutral
$170.21B34.2229.84%2.96%3.62%-5.27%
61
Neutral
$35.87B6.13-9.30%2.06%7.63%-6.38%
49
Neutral
$87.32B-19.24%2.42%-3.72%-2120.70%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
172.28
31.15
22.07%
INTC
Intel
20.65
0.18
0.88%
NVDA
Nvidia
182.06
65.96
56.81%
QCOM
Qualcomm
147.97
-17.85
-10.76%
TSM
TSMC
242.09
71.67
42.05%
TXN
Texas Instruments
183.71
-7.78
-4.06%

Advanced Micro Devices Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
AMD Achieves Record Q2 Revenue Despite Challenges
Positive
Aug 5, 2025

AMD reported record revenue of $7.7 billion for the second quarter of 2025, despite an operating loss of $134 million, largely due to U.S. export controls affecting its data center GPU products. The company experienced strong demand for its server and PC processors, contributing to a 32% year-over-year revenue growth, and anticipates further growth driven by its AI and computing products. AMD’s strategic collaborations and product launches, including AI solutions and next-generation processors, position it for robust future growth and long-term shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (AMD) stock is a Hold with a $150.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Advanced Micro Devices stock, see the AMD Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board Changes
AMD Approves Executive Salary Increases Effective July 2025
Positive
Jul 2, 2025

On June 27, 2025, AMD’s Board of Directors approved salary increases for key executives effective July 1, 2025, reflecting the company’s commitment to retaining top talent. Additionally, on August 15, 2025, these executives will receive long-term incentive awards under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, with a mix of performance-based and time-based stock options and units, aligning their compensation with company performance and shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (AMD) stock is a Hold with a $150.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Advanced Micro Devices stock, see the AMD Stock Forecast page.

M&A TransactionsBusiness Operations and Strategy
AMD Sells ZT Systems Business to Sanmina
Positive
May 19, 2025

On May 19, 2025, AMD announced a definitive agreement to sell its ZT Systems data center infrastructure manufacturing business to Sanmina for $3 billion in cash and stock, with a contingent payment of up to $450 million. The transaction, expected to close by the end of 2025, aligns with AMD’s strategic plan announced in August 2024 and will make Sanmina a preferred manufacturing partner for AMD’s cloud rack and AI solutions. This move is anticipated to enhance AMD’s U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities and accelerate the deployment of AI systems for cloud customers, strengthening its position in the AI and data center markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (AMD) stock is a Hold with a $150.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Advanced Micro Devices stock, see the AMD Stock Forecast page.

Shareholder MeetingsBusiness Operations and Strategy
AMD Stockholders Approve Key Proposals at Annual Meeting
Neutral
May 16, 2025

On May 14, 2025, Advanced Micro Devices held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders where several key proposals were voted on. All director nominees were elected, and significant approvals included the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm, the approval of executive compensation, and amendments to increase authorized shares and limit officer liability. However, a proposal to remove the holding requirement for calling a special meeting was not approved. These decisions reflect the company’s strategic directions and governance priorities.

The most recent analyst rating on (AMD) stock is a Hold with a $150.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Advanced Micro Devices stock, see the AMD Stock Forecast page.

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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Aug 06, 2025