About AMD Dividend Returns
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends.
How We Calculate Total Return
Our total return calculator simulates dividend reinvestment (DRIP) by assuming each dividend payment is used to purchase additional shares at the closing price on the ex-dividend date. This methodology provides an accurate representation of how a dividend reinvestment plan would perform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1What is the total return of AMD over the past year?
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) delivered a return of 100.49% over the past year. Since AMD does not currently pay dividends, the total return equals the price-only return.
Q2How much would $10,000 invested in AMD be worth today?
A $10,000 investment in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. one year ago would be worth $20,049 today, representing a gain of $10,049.
Q3Does AMD pay dividends?
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends. For AMD, the total return equals the price-only return.
Q4Did AMD beat the S&P 500?
Yes, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) outperformed the S&P 500 by 85.04 percentage points over the past year. AMD delivered a total return of 100.49%, compared to the S&P 500's 15.45%. This 85.04pp alpha means investors in AMD earned more than a passive S&P 500 index fund.
Q5What is AMD's worst drawdown?
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) experienced a maximum drawdown of -31.88% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-03-25 to its trough on 2025-04-08. The stock recovered to its prior peak by 2025-05-14. Maximum drawdown measures the worst peak-to-trough decline and is an important risk metric for investors.
Q6What is AMD's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) has delivered strong long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is 9255.6% (57.4% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $935,558. Over 20 years: 417.7% total return (8.6% CAGR) — $10,000 → $51,774. Over 30 years: 2007.5% total return (10.7% CAGR) — $10,000 → $210,745. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.
Q7What was AMD's best and worst year?
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.'s best calendar year was 2016 with a total return of 309.4%. Its worst year was 2008 with a total return of -69.7%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 379.1 percentage points.
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