Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) News Today

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) have come under pressure today amid a mix of management changes, insider stock sales, and competitive headwinds, even as analysts maintain a constructive outlook and the company pursues growth initiatives.

• Positive Sentiment: Brokerages assign AMD a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with a median price target of $185.00, signaling confidence in its longer-term prospects. MarketBeat Article
• Positive Sentiment: AMD is highlighted among the top AI stocks for long-term investors, underscoring its leadership in AI-driven growth. Fool Article
• Positive Sentiment: The company inaugurated a new engineering lab in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, expanding its global R&D footprint. InsiderMonkey Article
• Neutral Sentiment: A retrospective analysis shows that investors holding AMD stock for the past 20 years would have realized substantial gains, highlighting its long-term track record. Benzinga Article
• Negative Sentiment: AMD’s Chief Financial Officer Philip Carter resigned effective August 22, and will join Skyworks Solutions as CFO on September 8, prompting concerns about leadership continuity. Reuters Article
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Lisa T. Su sold 225,000 shares at an average of $163.97—a 6.28% reduction in her position—raising investor questions. SEC Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Shares dipped after leaks of AMD’s upcoming Radeon RDNA 5 GPUs triggered profit-taking ahead of formal product announcements. TipRanks Article
• Negative Sentiment: President Trump’s approval of an $11 billion deal to boost domestic chip production lifted Intel shares, intensifying competitive pressure on AMD. Benzinga Article
• Negative Sentiment: Strong Q2 results were overshadowed by macroeconomic concerns, limiting gains in semiconductor stocks, including AMD. GuruFocus Article
• Negative Sentiment: Insider trading data show 17 sales versus one purchase over the past six months, reflecting sustained sell-side activity. QuiverQuant Article