AMD: The Sell-Off Is Missing The 2027 Data Center Setup

Sharon McArd 897 Followers Follow Summary Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) delivered record Q2 revenue of $11.5B, with Data Center revenue up 107% YoY to $6.7B, now 58% of total sales. Q3 guidance of $13B revenue and 56% gross margin signals ongoing Data Center momentum, with management projecting Data Center sales to more than double in 2027. Margins remain robust despite rising capex: Q2 non-GAAP gross margin was 56%, and free cash flow reached $1.56B, supported by a strong balance sheet. I maintain a 'Strong Buy' rating, viewing the post-earnings dip as a buying opportunity given AMD's accelerating Data Center growth and constructive long-term outlook. Getty Images Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ( AMD ) reported the kind of quarter that should've made the investment case easier, even if the initial stock reaction indicated otherwise. Revenue grew 50% year-over-year to a record $11.5 billion. Non-GAAP EPS was $1.66. Non-GAAP gross margin was This article was written by Sharon McArd 897 Followers Follow I’m a retail investor based in Sydney with three years of experience focusing on achieving financial independence through strategic investments in AI-driven companies. Although I don’t come from a traditional finance background, I’ve developed a strong passion for understanding how artificial intelligence is transforming the global economy. Over the past few years, I’ve become increasingly fascinated by the possibilities of AI—how it’s reshaping industries, driving innovation, and creating new investment frontiers. My portfolio is primarily centered around leading AI-related companies such as NVIDIA and others at the forefront of this technological revolution. I believe we’re only in the early stages of AI’s impact, and the coming decade will present remarkable opportunities for both retail and institutional investors. My goal is to continue learning, sharing insights, and building long-term wealth by investing in the technologies shaping our future. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of AMD either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.