Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026
Why the Market Dipped But Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Gained Today
In the most recent trading session, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) closed at $504.19, indicating a +2.18% shift from the previous trading day.
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NASDAQ · AMD
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Technology · Semiconductors
$504.20
Up+$10.79 (+2.19%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 10:59 AM
SID Score
6.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
49/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 326.42B
- P/E ratio
- 75.28
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- 52-week range
- $188.22 – $584.73
- Volume
- 17.13M
- Avg. volume
- 35.64M
Price performance
AMD price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
AMD closed at $504.20 after 20 trading sessions, up 4.09% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $504.20
- Period change
- +4.09%
- Period low
- $456.16
- Period high
- $521.10
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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 15, 2026, 9:01 PM
Why Is AMD Up Today?
Advanced Micro Devices gained 2.19% today as the semiconductor sector shows signs of recovery following recent AI chip sell-offs, while AMD benefits from multiple positive catalysts in server infrastructure and datacenter validation. The stock's momentum reflects growing recognition of AMD's competitive positioning against Intel and increasing adoption of its ROCm platform across enterprise AI applications.
Bottom line: AMD's 2.19% gain reflects multiple positive catalysts including strong analyst guidance for long-term earnings growth, expanding enterprise datacenter partnerships, and growing adoption of its ROCm platform in AI infrastructure. However, investors should monitor competitive pressures from Nvidia and broader sector volatility, while watching for execution on datacenter wins and inference market opportunities over the coming quarters.
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Advanced Micro Devices Stock Performance
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. has delivered substantial gains over the trailing twelve-month period, with shares appreciating 122.84% per SID market data, bringing the stock to a current price of $504.20. On a shorter-term basis, AMD has posted a modest 2.15% gain over the past month, though the three-month return reflects a decline of 3.55%, suggesting some near-term consolidation after the strong annual rally. The stock currently trades above both key moving averages, with the 50-day moving average at $496.06 and the 200-day moving average at $348.28, according to SID market data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 60.4, indicating momentum that is neither overbought nor oversold. AMD carries a beta of 1.949, reflecting nearly double the volatility of the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 35.6 million shares, underscoring robust liquidity.
Advanced Micro Devices Valuation Analysis
Advanced Micro Devices currently commands a market capitalization of approximately $326.4 billion, positioning it among the largest semiconductor companies globally. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 75.28, per 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 that even when adjusting for expected earnings growth, the valuation remains elevated. AMD's price-to-book ratio is 5.18 according to SEC filings, indicating investors are paying a substantial premium over the company's net asset value. The company does not pay a dividend, maintaining a yield of zero percent, consistent with its strategy of reinvesting capital into research, development, and data center expansion. These valuation metrics collectively reflect the market's pricing of AMD's anticipated growth trajectory in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing segments.
Smart Money Activity for AMD
Smart money indicators for Advanced Micro Devices present a mixed picture, with the composite smart money score registering at 50 out of 100, signaling a neutral overall stance according to SID market data. Institutional positioning is notably strong, scoring a maximum 25 out of 25, indicating robust accumulation by large fund managers per 13F institutional filings. However, insider activity paints a contrasting picture, scoring just 0.6 out of 25. Over the past 90 days, SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions, all of which were sales with zero insider purchases recorded during the period. This sustained selling pattern suggests corporate insiders have been actively reducing their holdings at current price levels. Dark pool activity scores 11.1 out of 25, reflecting moderate off-exchange institutional interest. Congressional trading activity registers at 12.8 out of 25, indicating a middling level of legislative interest in AMD shares. The divergence between institutional enthusiasm and insider selling warrants close monitoring.
Advanced Micro Devices Earnings Outlook
Advanced Micro Devices has established a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations across recent quarters, per company earnings reports. In the quarter reported on February 3, 2026, AMD posted earnings per share of $1.53 against a consensus estimate of $1.24, delivering a positive surprise of $0.29, the largest beat in recent history. The following quarter reported on May 5, 2026 saw EPS of $1.37 versus estimates of $1.25, a $0.12 upside surprise. Most recently, the quarter reported on August 4, 2026 showed EPS of $1.66 compared to the $1.55 estimate, representing a $0.11 beat. The sequential EPS trajectory from $1.53 to $1.37 to $1.66 demonstrates an upward growth trend. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.32 for the upcoming quarter, according to consensus data. The sustained pattern of earnings beats suggests AMD's operational execution continues to outpace Wall Street modeling.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for AMD
Wall Street consensus on Advanced Micro Devices remains decidedly bullish, with recent analyst actions reflecting uniform positive sentiment. On September 10, 2026, Piper Sandler initiated coverage with an Overweight rating, adding another constructive voice to the coverage universe, per Wall Street analyst reports. Raymond James upgraded AMD to Strong Buy from Outperform on August 25, 2026, representing one of the most bullish calls on the street. BMO Capital initiated coverage with an Outperform rating on August 21, 2026, according to SID consensus data. Both Argus Research and Rosenblatt maintained their Buy ratings on August 6, 2026, reaffirming conviction following the company's earnings release. Notably, all five most recent analyst actions carry positive ratings, with no neutral or negative assessments recorded in the current cycle. The absence of any Hold or Sell ratings among recent coverage updates underscores broad institutional confidence in AMD's competitive positioning within the AI semiconductor landscape.
