AMD to report Q3 results following disappointing showing from Intel
AMD delivered a record third quarter for 2026, highlighted by a 97% year-over-year increase in Data Center segment revenue. CEO Lisa Su attributed this growth to record sales of AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct GPUs. The company issued a $17 billion forecast and expects to outsell Intel for the first time. This performance follows a period of stock volatility where shares dropped 16% in a single month and fell nearly 30% below their all-time high ahead of the report.
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- ✓ AMD Data Center segment revenue grew 97% year-over-year.
- ✓ Growth was driven by record sales of AMD Instinct GPUs and AMD EPYC processors.
- ✓ CEO Lisa Su stated the company delivered a record quarter.
- ✓ AMD issued a $17 billion forecast.
What changed
AMD released its Q3 2026 financial results showing record revenue and a $17 billion forecast.
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AMD Reports Record Q3 Results With 97% Data Center Growth
AMD delivered a record third quarter for 2026, highlighted by a 97% year-over-year increase in Data Center segment revenue. CEO Lisa Su attributed this growth to record sales of AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct GPUs. The company issued a $17 billion forecast and expects to outsell Intel for the first time. This performance follows a period of stock volatility where shares dropped 16% in a single month and fell nearly 30% below their all-time high ahead of the report.
Why it matters
AMD's results arrive after Intel provided disappointing guidance that spooked chip investors. The market is closely monitoring AMD's ability to gain ground on Nvidia in the AI hardware space. This report serves as a critical test of whether AI demand can offset lingering concerns regarding the PC market.
What is confirmed
- AMD Data Center segment revenue grew 97% year-over-year.
- Growth was driven by record sales of AMD Instinct GPUs and AMD EPYC processors.
- CEO Lisa Su stated the company delivered a record quarter.
- AMD issued a $17 billion forecast.
Still unconfirmed
- Analysts expected $13.1 billion in revenue, representing a 42% increase.
- The former Stability AI CEO warned that there are not enough CPUs in the world.
What to watch next
- Updates on AI partnership developments
- Confirmation of AMD's market share gains relative to Nvidia
- Future quarterly revenue performance against the $17 billion forecast
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