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NYSE · AMD
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Technology · Semiconductors
$545.09
Up+$14.73 (+2.70%)
Updated Sep 18, 2026, 8:08 PM
SID Score
7.3/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
50/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 326.42B
- P/E ratio
- 75.28
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- 52-week range
- $188.22 – $584.73
- Volume
- 28.47M
- Avg. volume
- 35.64M
Price performance
AMD price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
AMD closed at $545.09 after 20 trading sessions, up 16.11% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $545.09
- Period change
- +16.11%
- Period low
- $456.16
- Period high
- $545.09
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | $533.60 | $551.42 | $527.60 | $545.09 | 28.47M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $517.39 | $527.25 | $506.05 | $512.50 | 22.32M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $501.70 | $513.665 | $497.511 | $504.20 | 17.13M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $486.28 | $498.39 | $480.33 | $493.41 | 24.81M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $510.71 | $521.06 | $501.35 | $516.13 | 19.03M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $509.07 | $516.3322 | $502.81 | $503.60 | 16.01M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $507.50 | $526.79 | $506.36 | $521.095 | 22.15M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $488.92 | $512.3569 | $486.5706 | $505.74 | 28.17M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $462.00 | $478.83 | $458.00 | $477.57 | 19.68M |
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | — |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Raymond James | Strong Buy | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Argus Research | Buy | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Buy | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 18, 2026, 3:04 PM
Why Is AMD Moving Today?
AMD shares declined modestly by 0.56% today despite positive sector momentum, as the chip stock participated in a broader semiconductor rebound amid improved market sentiment following the Fed's inflation control commitments. While AMD is benefiting from chip sector tailwinds and Intel's competitive missteps, mixed signals around AI demand and pricing pressures are tempering gains.
Bottom line: AMD is consolidating gains despite the modest daily decline, benefiting from sector strength and competitive advantages against Intel while navigating near-term AI demand uncertainties and pricing pressures. Investors should monitor specific metrics related to AI product demand and gross margin trends, as these will determine whether AMD can sustain its leadership position amid potential market normalization in 2026.
Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
Dow Jones Futures: After S&P 500, Nasdaq Rebound, What's Next? Moderna, AMD, SpaceX Flash Buy Signals.
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Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
GMKtec Unveils EVO-X5 Pro at IFA 2026 with AMD Ryzen(TM) AI Max Processors, Introducing the World's First Desktop AI Supercomputer Capable of Running a 300B-Parameter LLM Fully Offline
Wins Two "Best of IFA 2026" Innovation AwardsBerlin, Germany--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2026) - GMKtec officially unveiled the EVO-X5 Pro, its flagship desktop AI supercomputer, during its global launch event at IFA 2026, marking a major milestone in the evolution of local AI computing. Powered by AMD's latest Ryzen™ AI Max+ PRO 495 processor, the EVO-X5 Pro is the world's first desktop system capable of running a 300-billion-parameter large language model entirely offline, bringing...
Benzinga · Sep 18, 2026
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Advanced Micro Devices Stock Performance
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. has delivered exceptional returns over the trailing twelve months, with shares appreciating 131.45% per SID market data, significantly outpacing broader semiconductor indices. The stock closed at $545.09, trading well above both its 50-day moving average of $495.03 and its 200-day moving average of $350.87, confirming a sustained bullish technical trend. The 14-day relative strength index sits at 59.2, indicating momentum remains positive without entering overbought territory. Monthly and quarterly performance has been more modest, with one-month and three-month returns of 1.28% and 1.03% respectively, suggesting a period of consolidation following the larger annual rally. AMD carries a beta of 1.949, according to SID market data, reflecting nearly double the volatility of the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 35.6 million shares, underscoring robust institutional liquidity and sustained investor engagement with the stock.
Advanced Micro Devices Valuation Analysis
Advanced Micro Devices currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 75.28, according to SID market data, reflecting a significant premium relative to the broader Technology sector and the S&P 500 average. The PEG ratio stands at 2.44, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate does not fully justify its elevated P/E multiple on a traditional growth-adjusted basis. AMD's price-to-book ratio of 5.18, per SEC filings, indicates the market values the company at more than five times its book equity, consistent with investor expectations for substantial future earnings expansion driven by AI and data center demand. The company pays no dividend, directing all capital toward research, development, and strategic growth initiatives. With a market capitalization of approximately $326.4 billion, AMD remains one of the most highly valued semiconductor firms globally. The current valuation reflects forward-looking expectations for sustained revenue and margin acceleration in high-performance computing markets.
Smart Money Activity for AMD
Smart money indicators for Advanced Micro Devices present a mixed signal, with the composite smart money score at 49 out of 100, per SID market data, reflecting a neutral overall stance. Institutional ownership scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating broad and deep accumulation among major fund managers and asset allocators. However, insider activity tells a contrasting story: AMD insiders executed 20 transactions over the past 90 days, according to SEC Form 4 filings, all of which were sales with zero insider purchases recorded during the period. The insider component scores just 0.6 out of 25, representing one of the weakest insider sentiment readings possible. Congressional trading activity scores 12.8 out of 25, suggesting moderate legislative interest. Dark pool activity registers at 10.1 out of 25, indicating below-average off-exchange accumulation. The divergence between strong institutional conviction and persistent insider selling creates a nuanced picture, as executives may be exercising options and diversifying while institutions continue building positions based on AMD's AI-driven growth trajectory.
Advanced Micro Devices Earnings Outlook
Advanced Micro Devices has delivered three consecutive earnings beats, according to company earnings reports, demonstrating accelerating execution against Wall Street expectations. In the most recent quarter reported on August 4, 2026, AMD posted earnings per share of $1.66 versus consensus estimates of $1.55, representing a $0.11 positive surprise. The prior quarter saw EPS of $1.37 against estimates of $1.25, a $0.12 beat, while the February 2026 quarter delivered the strongest upside at $1.53 versus $1.24 estimated, a $0.29 surprise. This pattern of widening beats followed by normalization suggests analysts have been adjusting models upward. The upcoming quarter carries a consensus estimate of $1.32 per share, per analyst estimates, with the report expected on February 2, 2026. The sequential earnings trajectory from $1.24 estimated to $1.55 estimated across four quarters reflects analysts projecting approximately 25% annual EPS growth, driven by expanding data center and AI accelerator revenues.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for AMD
Wall Street consensus on Advanced Micro Devices remains decidedly bullish, with recent analyst actions skewing uniformly positive, per SID consensus data. On September 10, 2026, Piper Sandler initiated coverage with an Overweight rating, adding another prominent voice to the bull camp. Raymond James upgraded its rating to Strong Buy from Outperform on August 25, 2026, representing one of the most aggressive calls among major brokerages. BMO Capital initiated coverage with an Outperform rating on August 21, 2026, according to Wall Street analyst reports, while both Argus Research and Rosenblatt maintained their Buy ratings on August 6 following the earnings beat. Notably, none of the five most recent analyst actions carried a neutral or negative rating, reflecting broad conviction in AMD's competitive positioning in AI accelerators and data center GPUs. The absence of any downgrades or Hold initiations during this period suggests institutional research teams view the current valuation as supported by the company's growth trajectory and expanding total addressable market.
