AMD beats Q3 earnings expectations, with data center revenue climbing 97%
AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, with data center revenue jumping 97% year-over-year and the stock rising 6% to 7% after the announcement. The company cited record sales of AI-focused Instinct GPUs and EPYC CPUs as the primary drivers of the strong performance.
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- ✓ AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by booming sales of AI chips
- ✓ Data Center segment revenue grew 97% year-over-year, driven by record sales of AMD Instinct GPUs and AMD EPYC CPUs
- ✓ AMD shares jumped 6% to 7% after reporting earnings that beat analysts estimates
What changed
AMD reported Q3 2026 data center revenue growth of 97% year-over-year, significantly exceeding analyst expectations and confirming the continued strength of its AI chip business.
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AMD beats Q3 earnings expectations as data center revenue climbs 97%
AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, with data center revenue jumping 97% year-over-year and the stock rising 6% to 7% after the announcement. The company cited record sales of AI-focused Instinct GPUs and EPYC CPUs as the primary drivers of the strong performance.
Why it matters
The earnings beat underscores AMD's rapid gains in the AI and data center chip markets, where it has been challenging Intel's long-standing dominance. Analysts have projected continued growth in this segment, with some forecasting triple-digit revenue increases in 2027. This performance positions AMD as a key beneficiary of the broader AI computing boom.
What is confirmed
- AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by booming sales of AI chips
- Data Center segment revenue grew 97% year-over-year, driven by record sales of AMD Instinct GPUs and AMD EPYC CPUs
- AMD shares jumped 6% to 7% after reporting earnings that beat analysts estimates
What to watch next
- Q4 2026 earnings report
- AMD's Q4 guidance versus Intel's projections
- Continued data center revenue growth in early 2027
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