Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock Price Targets

Comprehensive analysis of short, mid, and long-term price targets for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD).

Give me a comprehensive price target analysis for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD).

Trendlines drawn

  • Low Target (125.10)
    • Colour: Green
    • Time span: 2025-10-07 to 2025-11-06
  • Median Target (190.00)
    • Colour: Blue
    • Time span: 2025-10-07 to 2025-11-06
  • High Target (300.00)
    • Colour: Red
    • Time span: 2025-10-07 to 2025-11-06

Notes: Horizontal lines extend 30 days into the future from today (2025-10-07) for AMD. The drawing commands have been issued as requested.

Executive Summary

  • AMD faces a high-quality secular backdrop from data-center and AI compute demand, GPU/CPU scale advantages, and a broad ecosystem that fuels growth in hyperscale and enterprise environments.
  • The stock trades at elevated multiples relative to broad markets, with a forward P/E around 39.9x and trailing P/E well above 100x. The market is pricing strong continued growth, but near-term momentum is stretched (RSI recently in overbought territory).
  • Balance sheet is cash-generative with modest net debt, supporting R&D and capacity expansion. However, operating margins are currently tight (negative on an operating basis for the most recent quarter), underscoring sensitivity to cost dynamics and mix.

Fundamental Analysis Key metrics snapshot (current data)

  • Market cap: 340.7B
  • Enterprise value: 265.3B
  • Trailing P/E: 122.7x
  • Forward P/E: 39.9x
  • Price to book: 5.54x
  • ROE: 4.7%
  • ROA: 2.2%
  • Profit margin: 9.6%
  • Gross margin: 50.99%
  • Operating margin: -1.28%
  • Debt-to-equity: 6.51x
  • Total cash: 5.87B
  • Total debt: 3.89B
  • Dividend yield: N/A
  • Beta: 1.89
  • Net cash position (approx.): roughly +1.98B (cash minus debt)
  • 50-day MA vs price: price (203.7) well above 50-day MA (~166.8) as of 2025-10-06, indicating a bullish short-term trend
  • Recent leverage to earnings: earnings framework showed solid Net Income in the latest quarter, but Operating Income turned negative in 2025-06-30 due to mix and tax dynamics

Earnings Analysis Recent Earnings Performance

  • Quarter ending 2025-06-30:
    • Total Revenue: 7.685B
    • EBITDA: 0.721B
    • Operating income: -0.134B (negative on the reported basis, despite EBITDA strength)
    • Net income (continuing operations): 0.872B
    • Diluted EPS: 0.54
    • Basic EPS: 0.54
    • Tax rate for calculations: 0.21
    • Reconciled items indicate a tax impact and non-cash adjustments that contributed to the observed margin mix
  • QoQ and YoY context:
    • Revenue steps higher YoY and QoQ versus prior periods listed (2025-03-31 and 2024-09/12/31 quarters show stronger EBITDA/Net income in several periods but mixed operating margins)
    • Normalized EBITDA shows sizable quarterly variability (e.g., 1.69B in 2024-12-31 vs 0.72B in 2025-06-30), suggesting periodic expense timing and tax-rate effects are material to reported profitability

EPS Trends

  • Trend indicators (EPS data provided):
    • Current quarter (0q): 1.16908
    • Next quarter (+1q): 1.31456
    • 0-year view (0y): 3.90146
    • 1-year forward view (+1y): 6.05607
  • Interpretation:
    • The EPS figures suggest meaningful earnings progression when comparing more distant horizons to the most recent quarter. The +1q figure indicates a step-up versus the current quarter, while the 0y and +1y figures show a multi-quarter/year trajectory that reflects multiple expansion and base effects.
    • EPS revisions narrative (see below) shows a tilt toward upside in both short and longer horizons, with more upward revisions than downward in recent periods.

EPS Revisions

  • Periods and revisions (upLast7days, upLast30days, downLast30days, downLast7Days):
    • 0q: Up7d=1, Up30d=2, Down30d=2, Down7d=0
    • +1q: Up7d=1, Up30d=2, Down30d=2, Down7d=0
    • 0y: Up7d=2, Up30d=2, Down30d=3, Down7d=0
    • +1y: Up7d=2, Up30d=3, Down30d=3, Down7d=1
  • Interpretation:
    • Short- and medium-term revisions show a net tilt toward upgrades (more Up than Down across most windows), with a modest amount of downward revisions in longer windows. This suggests analysts have been nudging expectations higher, especially on a shorter horizon, even as macro and execution risks exist.

Technical Analysis

  • Current price action and moving averages:
    • AMD price: 203.71 (as of latest close)
    • 50-day moving average (MA-50): 166.8
    • Price relative to MA-50: ~22% above
    • Interpretation: The stock has traded well above the 50-day MA, indicating positive near- to mid-term momentum but also raising the risk of near-term consolidation if the RSI cools.
  • RSI (14): 84.2 (as of 2025-10-06)
    • Interpretation: RSI in overbought territory, which can precede a pullback or consolidation in the near term.
  • MACD (12,26,9):
    • MACD: 3.9
    • Signal: 0.5
    • Interpretation: MACD is strongly bullish, with a wide positive gap versus the signal line. This supports further upside if momentum persists, but the overbought RSI warns of potential mean reversion in the short run.

Analyst Consensus & Price Targets

  • Price targets (analyst consensus):
    • Target Low: 125.10
    • Target Median: 190.00
    • Target High: 300.00
    • Current price: 203.71
    • Number of analysts: 43
    • Target Mean (average): 200.79
  • Observations:
    • The median target (190) and mean target (200.79) sit near or slightly below the current price, indicating a mixed to modestly constructive stance on the stock for the next 12 months.
    • The High target of 300 implies a bull-case scenario where AI/data-center demand and product cycles drive outsized multiple expansion or above-consensus revenue growth.

Price Target Analysis (Short, Mid, Long-Term)

Short-Term (3 months)

  • Target range: approximately 190–206; central reference around 200–201
  • Justification:
    • Near-term momentum is robust (price well above 50-day MA and bullish MACD), but RSI is in overbought territory, suggesting possible consolidation or a shallow pullback.
    • The consensus mean target (200.79) and median (190) align with a narrow band around the current level, implying limited upside unless new catalysts emerge.
    • Key drivers: datacenter AI demand stability, GPU supply/demand balance, and product cycle momentum; risk: macro softness or any AI cycle cooldown.
  • Expected price channel (3 months): ~190–210, with risk to test 190 if RSI remains elevated and price pauses.

Mid-Term (12 months)

  • Target range: roughly 210–230; consider a midpoint near 220–230 as a base case
  • Justification:
    • If AMD sustains solid revenue growth in AI/datacenter, the stock could see modest multiple expansion given a higher forward-looking growth profile (forward P/E ~40x currently) and potential margin improvements as mix shifts toward higher-margin products.
    • Analyst revisions have shown more upside than downside in recent periods, supporting a constructive case for a move into low-to-mid 200s.
    • Key catalysts: AI accelerator adoption in hyperscale deployments, continued data-center GPU demand, and potential margin improvement if OpEx remains controlled.
  • Potential pathway: steady earnings acceleration and demand resilience could push the price toward the low end of the 210–230 band, with risk to the downside if growth slows.

Long-Term (3+ years)

  • Target range: 260–320; bull-case around 300 aligns with the high target
  • Justification:
    • The AI/accelerator cycle and data-center growth remain long-duration drivers. If AMD maintains leadership in AI compute, GPU/CPU mix optimization, and product cycles align with rising compute intensity, the stock could sustain multiple expansion.
    • The high target of 300 suggests a scenario where growth materially outpaces expectations, and investors reward AMD for scale advantages and AI compute moat.
    • Risk-adjusted upside depends on continued execution, competitive dynamics (notably Nvidia and potential competitive entrants), and macro tailwinds supporting durable demand.
  • Base-case path: a gradual ascent into the low- to mid- 200s with intermittent tests toward the 300 level in optimistic scenarios.

Key Risks & Opportunities

  • Key Risks
    • Valuation: Very high trailing multiples and rich forward multiple leave limited cushion for disappointment.
    • Margin pressure: Operating margins remain tight; any downside in cost efficiency or pricing power could mar earnings quality.
    • Competition: Nvidia’s AI/data-center leadership and Intel’s evolving offerings could pressure AMD’s pricing and share gains.
    • Macro volatility: Cyclicality in semiconductors and enterprise capex sensitivity could impact demand.
    • Supply chain and geopolitical risk: Tariffs, supplier constraints, or regulatory changes could affect capacity expansion.
  • Key Opportunities
    • AI and data-center growth: Sustained demand for accelerators and compute in hyperscale environments.
    • Product lifecycle: Success in new GPU/CPU generations and software ecosystems could broaden addressable markets.
    • Margin discipline: Potential improvements as revenue mix shifts toward higher-margin offerings and as scale reduces unit costs.
    • Net cash position: A relatively healthy balance sheet supports ongoing R&D and potential strategic initiatives.

Investment Recommendation

  • Overall: Hold (neutral) with a 12–24 month horizon.
  • Rationale:
    • Positive secular backdrop supports upside potential, but near-term valuation risks and overbought momentum metrics (RSI in overbought territory) suggest caution.
    • The analyst consensus (mean around 200.79, median 190) indicates modest upside to current levels under a base-case scenario unless catalysts emerge.
    • If the AI/data-center cycle stabilizes and AMD executes on product/operational efficiency, mid-term upside toward the 210–230 range is plausible. In a bullish scenario with strong AI-driven demand and margin improvements, testing toward 260–300 over a multi-year horizon remains possible.
  • Expected return potential (12–24 months): Approximately 0–15% in a base case, with higher upside potential in bull cases (potentially approaching 20–25% or more if catalysts materialize and multiple expansion occurs). Downside risk appears capped by a net cash position and durable demand, but the near-term overbought condition and high valuations warrant a cautious stance.

Numerical Reference Tables

  • Quick fundamentals snapshot | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Current price (AMD) | 203.71 | | Market cap | 340.75 B | | Enterprise value | 265.25 B | | Trailing P/E | 122.72x | | Forward P/E | 39.94x | | Price to book | 5.54x | | ROE | 4.70% | | ROA | 2.19% | | Profit margin | 9.57% | | Gross margin | 50.99% | | Operating margin | -1.28% | | Debt to equity | 6.51x | | Total cash | 5.87 B | | Total debt | 3.89 B | | Dividend yield | N/A | | Beta | 1.89 |

  • Analyst targets and coverage | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Target Low | 125.10 | | Target Median | 190.00 | | Current price | 203.71 | | Target High | 300.00 | | Target Mean | 200.79 | | Number of analysts | 43 |

  • Earnings summary (selected entries) | Quarter end | Revenue (B) | EBITDA (B) | Operating income (B) | Net income (B) | Diluted EPS | Tax rate | |---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:| | 2025-06-30 | 7.685 | 0.721 | -0.134 | 0.872 | 0.54 | 0.21 | | 2025-03-31 | 7.438 | 1.587 | 0.806 | 0.709 | 0.44 | 0.148 | | 2024-12-31 | 7.658 | 1.694 | 1.057 | 0.482 | 0.29–0.30 | 0.21 | | 2024-09-30 | 6.819 | 1.598 | 0.724 | 0.771 | 0.47–0.48 | 0.21 | | 2024-06-30 | 5.835 | 1.093 | 0.269 | 0.265 | 0.16 | 0.134 |

  • EPS trend (selected figures) | Period | Diluted EPS (approx) | Basic EPS (approx) | |---|---:|---:| | Current (0q) | 1.169 | 1.169 | | +1q | 1.315 | 1.315 | | 0y | 3.901 | 3.901 | | +1y | 6.056 | 6.056 |

  • EPS revisions (selected windows) | Window | Up Last 7d | Up Last 30d | Down Last 30d | Down Last 7d | |---|---:|---:|---:|---:| | 0q | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | | +1q | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | | 0y | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | | +1y | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |

  • Technical indicators (latest snapshot) | Indicator | Value | Interpretation | |---|---:|---| | 50-day MA | 166.8 | Price well above MA; bullish medium-term momentum | | RSI (14) | 84.2 | Overbought; potential near-term pullback/cooling | | MACD | 3.9 | Bullish momentum; gap over signal line supports upside |

Important caveats

  • The price targets reflect market consensus and the implied upside/downside given current estimates. They assume no major changes in macro conditions or company-specific catalysts.
  • The RSI signal suggests potential near-term consolidation; longer-term upside depends on AI/data-center demand trends, execution, and margin progression.
  • The debt level is manageable given the cash position, but the stock’s valuation remains premium to the market, requiring continued growth visibility to justify further upside.

If you’d like, I can refine the Short/Mid/Long-Term targets with scenario-based models (base case, bull case, bear case) and attach probability-weighted price bands aligned to those scenarios.

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