Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock jumped during intraday trading Tuesday following reports stating that the company has achieved a 33% share in the server CPU market.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has positioned itself as a formidable force in the server CPU market, boasting a 33% share ahead of the launch of its next-gen “Turin” processors, according to a report from The Register. This announcement comes as AMD reveals its GPU roadmap, extending beyond the MI300 product line.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Dominates Server CPU Market
During the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media, and Communications conference, Jean Hu, Chief Financial Officer of AMD, underscored the company’s significant growth in the server, CPU, and GPU segments.
Hu noted AMD’s strategic partnerships and achievements, including a notable collaboration with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). This partnership will see AMD MI300X GPUs powering virtual machine instances in the Azure cloud, marking a key milestone in the growth trajectory of AMD. Hu also highlighted the robust double-digit growth of AMD in server CPUs, desktop, and laptop segments.
Hu stated that with a keen eye on power efficiency and cost-effectiveness, AMD has become a significant attraction for enterprises grappling with power and space constraints. High-profile clients such as American Express (NYSE: AXP), Shell (NYSE: SHEL), and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) are increasingly adopting AMD-based infrastructure, driven by these advantages.
Looking ahead, Hu unveiled plans for a next-generation AI PC set to debut in the latter half of the year, potentially revitalizing the PC market. Additionally, AMD is eyeing a potential re-entry into the Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) market, leveraging its existing capabilities and IP blocks to cater to customer demands.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) anticipates substantial long-term growth opportunities in the embedded processor market, particularly through synergies with Xilinx. Hu also highlighted the company’s formidable performance in the desktop and laptop segments.
Analysts expect AMD and peers to boost semiconductor industry optimism following their earnings beat as inventory levels normalize and companies ship closer to consumption levels.
Despite the optimistic outlook, analysts have flagged potential challenges for AMD, including supply constraints for the MI300, gaming segment weakness, and competitive pricing pressures from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Nevertheless, the semiconductor industry anticipates buoyancy as inventory levels normalize and companies align shipments closer to consumption patterns.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) Stock Price Action
On Tuesday, AMD stock rose 3.16%, closing at $171.61, marking a 3.17% increase for the week. The trading volume was 66,134,038 shares, significantly higher than the average daily volume of 61.76 million.
