Advanced Micro Devices Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

AMD has announced that its Pensando Distributed Services Card is now deployed widely among hyperscalers and cloud service providers. The card, which features a cutting-edge Data Processing Unit (DPU), will support VMware vSphere® 8, aiming to enhance infrastructure management by offloading workloads from the CPU. Key benefits include improved operational costs, performance, and security for users such as Goldman Sachs and Microsoft Azure. The collaboration aims to advance composable infrastructure and efficient IT solutions.

AMD has launched the Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop processors, featuring the new Zen 4 architecture, promising significant performance enhancements for gamers and content creators. The processors, built on a cutting-edge 5nm process, boast up to 16 cores and 32 threads. The Ryzen 7950X processor shows up to 29% single-core performance gain, a 45% increase in compute for content creators, and superior energy efficiency. The new Socket AM5 platform supports DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, ensuring longevity until 2025 and beyond.

SMART Global Holdings (SGH) announced the appointment of Mark Papermaster, Chief Technology Officer at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), to its board of directors, effective August 22, 2022. Papermaster brings over 35 years of engineering and technology experience, having led innovation at AMD and other major tech firms. His expertise in microprocessor design and system-on-chip development is expected to enhance SGH's technological capabilities and strategic direction.

AMD's 27th Annual Corporate Responsibility Report, released on August 22, 2022, highlights the company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance initiatives. AMD aims to impact 100 million lives through STEM education by 2025 and is advancing sustainability through a $3 billion credit facility. The company has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 25% and increased processor energy efficiency by 6.8 times. With 94% employee satisfaction, AMD continues to promote diversity and community engagement. The report showcases its leadership in high-performance computing and sustainability efforts.

AMD has announced a livestream event titled “together we advance_PCs” set for August 29 at 7 p.m. ET. This premiere will showcase the next generation of AMD Ryzen™ processors powered by the new Zen 4 architecture and the innovative AM5 platform. Features include support for DDR5 and PCIe5, promising to enhance desktop performance. Viewers can watch live on the AMD YouTube channel or access a replay at AMD.com/Ryzen.

AMD has announced several key events for the financial community, highlighting its ongoing engagement in the technology sector. Victor Peng, President of the Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group, will present at the Rosenblatt 2nd Annual Technology Summit on Aug. 23, 2022. Ruth Cotter, Senior Vice President, will attend the Jefferies 2022 Semiconductor Summit on Aug. 30, 2022. Lastly, Dr. Lisa Su, CEO, will keynote at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Sept. 15, 2022. Webcasts of these presentations will be available on AMD's Investor Relations website.

AMD has announced a collaboration with ECARX to develop an advanced digital cockpit powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 Processor and AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series GPUs for next-generation electric vehicles (EVs). The platform is expected to begin mass production by late 2023, offering features like multi-zone voice recognition and high-end gaming. Analysts predict significant growth in the automotive semiconductor market, driven by EV adoption, with forecasted demand increasing at a CAAGR of 31% from 2021 to 2026.

AMD reported record revenue of $6.6 billion for Q2 2022, marking a 70% increase year-over-year. The company's gross margin was 46%, with an operating income of $526 million, while net income fell to $447 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $0.27. Non-GAAP measures showed even stronger figures: gross margin at 54%, operating income at $2.0 billion, and net income of $1.7 billion, yielding diluted EPS of $1.05. Factors driving growth included strong sales in the data center and embedded segments, complemented by Xilinx revenue integration.

AMD appoints Nick Lazaridis as senior vice president of AMD Sales, effective immediately. He will oversee sales operations in EMEA, India, and APJ, reporting to Darren Grasby, Executive VP and CSO. Lazaridis, who previously led Asia Pacific sales for AMD from 2009 to 2012, brings over 30 years of experience from companies like HP Inc. His appointment is expected to bolster AMD's growth opportunities, leveraging his strategic global engagement expertise.