AMD Stock Surges Amid AI Growth and Earnings Expectations

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has surged 38% this year, driven by strong Q1 results, AI sector growth, and lifted chip export restrictions. Analysts expect a 27% revenue increase to $7.41 billion, despite a 30% YoY decline in earnings per share. The company's new GPUs and upcoming AI accelerator are expected to bolster AI revenue and enhance its competitive edge against Nvidia. Wall Street analysts have shown a positive outlook, with upgrades and increased price targets for AMD.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has seen a significant surge in its stock price this year, with a 38% increase driven by robust first-quarter results, promising developments in the AI sector, and the lifting of chip export restrictions. Analysts expect a 27% revenue increase to $7.41 billion for the second quarter, despite a projected 30% year-over-year decline in earnings per share [1].

The company’s new Instinct MI350X and MI355X GPUs, along with the upcoming MI400X AI accelerator, are anticipated to bolster its AI revenue and enhance its competitive edge against rivals like Nvidia. Wall Street analysts have shown a positive outlook on AMD, with Erste Group’s Stephan Lingnau upgrading the stock from Hold to Buy, citing growth in demand for high-performance CPUs and GPUs in data centers [1]. Additionally, Citi analyst Christopher Danely has raised his price target for AMD to $165, driven by the company’s strong positioning in AI-related growth [1].

Despite some concerns about high expectations, AMD’s stock continues to rise, reflecting its promising growth prospects. The company’s shift towards American manufacturing, as highlighted by CEO Lisa Su, is seen as a strategic move, though it may lead to increased production costs [1].

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[1] https://www.tipranks.com/news/weekend-updates/advanced-micro-devices-ai-growth-fuels-stock-surge