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AMD (Nasdaq: AMD) saw its stock fall by 3.70%, closing at $250.05, despite delivering strong financial results for the third quarter of 2025.

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The company reported a record $9.2 billion in quarterly revenue, marking a 36% year-over-year increase. AMD’s performance highlights the company’s robust growth across its data center, client, and gaming segments, although it faced challenges in certain areas.

AI and Data Center Demand Drive Revenue Growth

AMD’s third-quarter results reflect a surge in demand for its data center solutions and high-performance computing platforms. Revenue from the data center segment reached $4.3 billion, up 22% from the previous year. This growth was primarily fueled by strong sales of 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct MI350 Series GPUs, both in high demand within the AI and cloud computing sectors.

AMD’s client and gaming segments also contributed significantly to the revenue boost. Client segment revenue reached a record $2.8 billion, driven by a 46% increase in Ryzen processor sales. Gaming revenue surged by 181% to $1.3 billion, driven by robust sales of Radeon gaming GPUs and increased semi-custom revenue from gaming consoles.

Challenges in Embedded Segment Weigh on Overall Performance

While the company’s data center and client growth powered its record earnings, the embedded segment saw a decline. Embedded revenue decreased by 8% year-over-year, totaling $857 million. This drop in revenue was a slight setback in an otherwise impressive quarter, as AMD navigated challenges in certain markets.

The third-quarter performance did not include any revenue from AMD’s shipments of Instinct MI308 GPUs to China. AMD’s ongoing adjustments due to the U.S. government’s export controls on these products have impacted overall growth in the region. Despite this, the company’s overall performance reflects continued demand for its portfolio, mainly driven by the AI and data center markets.

Strong Outlook for Q4 2025, But Concerns Loom

AMD expects continued growth, with a forecast of approximately $9.6 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025. This represents a year-over-year growth of around 25% and sequential growth of 4%. The company also anticipates a non-GAAP gross margin of about 54.5%, reflecting a steady expansion of its AI and high-performance computing business.

The uncertainty surrounding global supply chains, trade restrictions, and semiconductor market conditions could present hurdles. Still, AMD’s efforts in securing strategic partnerships with companies like OpenAI and Oracle position it for long-term growth. The company remains on track to capitalize on the expanding AI and cloud markets, which continue to show strong momentum.

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