The Motley Fool·21h ago
Stock Market Today, Nov. 6: AMD Surges 11% on Record Quarterly Revenue and Stronger Growth OutlookOn Nov. 6, 2026, AMD shares rallied as investors cheered its latest results and a forecast for faster growth through 2027.
AMD's revenue has risen from $5.8B in 2024Q2 to $13.4B in 2026Q3, with year-over-year growth re-accelerating to 44.7% and gross margin improving to 53.9%, suggesting a richer mix toward data center products.
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Revenue rose to $13.4B in 2026Q3 with operating margin reaching 21.2% from 4.6% in 2024Q2, though the 2025Q2 operating loss of $134M shows the leverage has been uneven.
AMD is expected to benefit from the AI boom and data center expansion, driven by strong demand for EPYC server CPUs and partnerships with major hyperscalers like Meta and OpenAI.
The MI400 data center GPU roadmap, including the MI350 and MI450, is a significant catalyst for AMD's competitive position in AI hardware.
AMD's EPYC processors are gaining market share in the server segment, aided by Intel's supply constraints, which is expected to enhance revenue and profitability.
Nvidia poses a strong competitive threat in AI accelerators, leveraging a well-established software ecosystem that AMD's ROCm is still developing.
U.S. export controls on GPUs to China have impacted AMD's revenue and could further compress margins if trade policies escalate.
AMD's stock has seen significant gains, resulting in a high forward price-to-earnings ratio, which may deter value investors.
Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $2.09+7.2% vs $1.95 | $13.4B+2.1% vs $13.1B |
Q3 2026 Aug 4, 2026 | $1.66+2.5% vs $1.62 | $11.5B+2.0% vs $11.3B |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $1.37+6.2% vs $1.29 | $10.3B+3.6% vs $9.9B |
Q1 2026 Feb 3, 2026 | $1.53+15.9% vs $1.32 | $10.3B+6.2% vs $9.7B |
On Nov. 6, 2026, AMD shares rallied as investors cheered its latest results and a forecast for faster growth through 2027.
NVIDIA's stronger profitability, higher ROE and robust AI growth outlook make it a more attractive buy-the-dip opportunity than AMD.
TSMC makes chips for clients that are competitors to each other. Taiwan Semiconductor's stock is trading below its normal valuation range.
I downgrade Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. to Hold due to valuation and intensifying competition from Nvidia and Arm Holdings. AMD's strong recent earnings and upgraded FY2027 revenue guidance are offset by concerns over balance sheet complexity and potential dilution. Despite robust growth prospects, AMD trades at a premium forward P/E versus Nvidia, with the risk of further multiple compression if sector sentiment weakens.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $449.04 | $732.2B | 169.45 | 34.34% | 12.51% | 7.19% | — | |
| $56.28 | $283.88B | -955.52 | -0.47% | -20.09% | -9.9% | — | |
| $186.64 | $4.52T | 38.09 | 65.47% | 63.66% | 110.11% | 0.02% | |
| $165.41 | $173.68B | 33.02 | 13.66% | 21.01% | 37.33% | 2.08% | |
| $174.62 | $185.8B | 205.44 | 22.79% | 20.25% | 13% | — | |
| $141.20 | $123.52B | 45.99 | 42.09% | 27.93% | 16.22% | 0.17% |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported $45.44B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $34.64B in fiscal year 2025. That is 1674% more than the $1.95B of fiscal year 1996.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) grew revenue by 34.3% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) earned $7.62B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 16.8% net margin).
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) had a return on equity (ROE) of 7.2% in fiscal year 2025. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) generated $7.06B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
