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NASDAQ · AMD
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Technology · Semiconductors
$456.16
Up+$17.77 (+3.90%)
Updated Sep 4, 2026, 5:21 PM
SID Score
6.5/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
47/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 326.42B
- P/E ratio
- 75.28
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- 52-week range
- $188.22 – $584.73
- Volume
- 14.87M
- Avg. volume
- 35.64M
Price performance
AMD price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
AMD closed at $456.16 after 21 trading sessions, down 6.77% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $456.16
- Period change
- -6.77%
- Period low
- $456.16
- Period high
- $514.39
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | $453.15 | $459.77 | $440.50 | $456.16 | 14.87M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $459.51 | $462.21 | $452.36 | $457.06 | 11.94M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $459.91 | $461.50 | $452.30 | $459.61 | 16.21M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $466.22 | $475.8099 | $463.68 | $470.72 | 12.46M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $472.52 | $478.75 | $465.29 | $465.58 | 15.37M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $481.50 | $483.00 | $469.63 | $476.67 | 16.44M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $475.07 | $491.12 | $474.58 | $480.93 | 14.35M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $474.20 | $481.50 | $469.07 | $479.18 | 19M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $468.54 | $468.54 | $451.00 | $456.745 | 16.6M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $476.495 | $477.36 | $462.111 | $473.25 | 14.34M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $465.67 | $475.5299 | $460.27 | $469.455 | 15.18M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $486.08 | $487.005 | $462.55 | $466.42 | 19.21M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $487.56 | $491.81 | $474.975 | $484.39 | 23.72M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $514.16 | $517.3493 | $504.52 | $506.00 | 20.06M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $487.60 | $514.67 | $483.20 | $514.39 | 25.57M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $483.00 | $497.99 | $481.00 | $483.01 | 18.76M |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $488.32 | $491.6899 | $480.88 | $482.93 | 18.63M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $474.75 | $475.99 | $463.21 | $474.32 | 18.05M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $477.09 | $483.36 | $469.29 | $469.56 | 19.66M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $497.94 | $498.99 | $476.06 | $483.36 | 26.62M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $471.75 | $496.72 | $469.50 | $489.28 | 24.68M |
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Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers (including artificial intelligence), industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. However, AMD is emerging as a prominent player in AI GPUs and related hardware. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $295.24
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 35
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Raymond James | Strong Buy | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Argus Research | Buy | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Buy | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 4, 2026, 3:01 PM
Why Is AMD Up 3.60% Today?
AMD gained $16.41 today as investors reassess the chipmaker's position in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market, despite lingering concerns about competition from Nvidia. The stock's strength comes amid growing recognition of AMD's role in secure AI infrastructure and potential undervaluation relative to its Saudi Arabia expansion opportunities. This momentum reflects a broader recalibration of AMD's competitive moat in AI chips beyond Nvidia's dominance.
Bottom line: AMD's 3.60% gain reflects growing investor confidence in the company's AI infrastructure positioning and attractive valuation, though it remains in Nvidia's shadow with execution risks ahead. Key catalysts to watch include securing major Saudi Arabia AI contracts, margin expansion amid rising memory costs, and competitive wins in secure AI applications. The current valuation discount and secure AI focus offer upside potential, but investors should monitor whether AMD can translate these opportunities into market share gains against Nvidia's entrenched position.
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Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026
If You Recognize What This Number Means Then You Are Likely An NVIDIA Bull
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Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026
Nvidia Just Delivered a Massive Warning to AMD and Intel Stock Investors
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Advanced Micro Devices Stock Performance
Advanced Micro Devices shares closed at $456.16, gaining 1.05% in the latest session, per SID market data. Despite the near-term bounce, AMD has declined 11.86% over the past month and 15.75% over the trailing three months, reflecting sustained selling pressure. On a twelve-month basis, however, the stock has appreciated 109.69%, underscoring the longer-term bullish trajectory driven by AI and data center demand. Technically, AMD trades well below its 50-day moving average of $501.65, a gap of roughly 9.1%, while remaining significantly above its 200-day moving average of $338.95. The 14-day RSI stands at 41.9, indicating the stock is approaching oversold territory without yet triggering a classic oversold signal. Average daily volume sits at approximately 35.6 million shares, according to Massive/Polygon data. AMD's beta of 1.949 confirms elevated volatility relative to the broader market, amplifying both drawdowns and rallies.
Advanced Micro Devices Valuation Analysis
Advanced Micro Devices carries a market capitalization of approximately $326.4 billion, positioning it among the largest semiconductor companies globally, per SID market data. The stock trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 75.28, a premium valuation reflective of elevated growth expectations tied to AI accelerator and data center revenue expansion. The PEG ratio stands at 2.44, according to SEC filings and consensus growth estimates, suggesting the current P/E multiple exceeds the implied earnings growth rate by a notable margin. AMD's price-to-book ratio of 5.18 indicates investors are paying more than five times the company's book value per share. The company does not pay a dividend, directing free cash flow toward research and development as well as strategic acquisitions. These valuation metrics position AMD at a premium relative to the broader Technology sector, consistent with a high-growth semiconductor business model heavily leveraged to AI infrastructure spending.
Smart Money Activity for AMD
Smart money indicators for Advanced Micro Devices present a mixed picture, with a composite smart money score of 48 out of 100 and a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional activity scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting robust demand from large fund managers maintaining or increasing positions in AMD. In contrast, insider activity scores just 0.3 out of 25, driven by a decidedly bearish pattern: SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, all of which were sales with zero insider purchases recorded. This unanimous selling by corporate insiders introduces a cautionary datapoint against the otherwise strong institutional backdrop. Dark pool activity registers at 12.1 out of 25, indicating moderate off-exchange accumulation. Congressional trading activity scores 10.6 out of 25, suggesting limited but notable legislative interest. The divergence between institutional conviction and insider selling is a key dynamic for investors to monitor as AMD navigates its current pullback from recent highs.
Advanced Micro Devices Earnings Outlook
Advanced Micro Devices has delivered three consecutive quarters of earnings beats, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent reported quarter, AMD posted earnings per share of $1.66 versus analyst estimates of $1.55, representing an upside surprise of $0.11. The prior quarter saw EPS of $1.37 against a $1.25 consensus estimate, a $0.12 beat, while the quarter before that produced EPS of $1.53 versus the $1.24 estimate, delivering the largest surprise at $0.29 per share. This sequential pattern shows actual EPS growing from $1.37 to $1.66 across the two most recent quarters, reflecting accelerating profitability. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.32 for the upcoming quarter, per consensus data. The consistent pattern of exceeding expectations has been a defining characteristic of AMD's recent earnings trajectory, with the magnitude of beats averaging approximately $0.17 across the last three reporting periods.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for AMD
Wall Street consensus on Advanced Micro Devices remains predominantly constructive, per SID consensus data and recent analyst reports. On August 25, Raymond James upgraded AMD to Strong Buy from Outperform, representing the most bullish action among recent coverage updates. BMO Capital initiated coverage with an Outperform rating on August 21, adding another positive voice to the bull case. Both Argus Research and Rosenblatt maintained Buy ratings on August 6 following the company's latest earnings report, reaffirming confidence in AMD's growth trajectory. RBC Capital reiterated a Sector Perform rating on August 5, representing the sole neutral stance among the five most recent analyst actions. Notably, none of the recent coverage changes included a downgrade or a sell-equivalent rating. The concentration of Buy and Outperform ratings suggests Wall Street analysts broadly view the recent 11.86% one-month pullback as a potential entry opportunity rather than a fundamental deterioration, though the RBC Capital neutral stance provides a counterbalancing perspective.
