AMD recently released its Q3 results, which showed that the company met earnings expectations but failed to impress investors.
The company reported earnings per share of 92 cents, in line with forecasts, and revenue of $6.82 billion, slightly exceeding the expected $6.71 billion.
However, AMD's shares fell by 6% in extended trading after the announcement due to investor disappointment with the company's revenue guidance for the next quarter.
Despite the investor disappointment, AMD's data center segment experienced significant growth, with sales doubling for the second consecutive quarter.
This growth was driven by the strong demand for AMD's Instinct-branded GPUs, which are essential for AI applications.
AMD's foray into the AI chip market has been successful, with the company projecting $5 billion in AI chip sales for the year.
The company's data center revenue increased by 122% year-over-year, reaching $3.5 billion.
However, other segments faced challenges, such as a significant decline in gaming sales and a 25% annual decline in sales in the embedded business.
Despite these challenges, AMD's strategic focus on the AI chip market positions it favorably against competitors like Nvidia and Broadcom.
The company's performance in the AI chip market has not matched that of its rivals, but investors are closely watching AMD's ability to capitalize on its AI initiatives while navigating challenges in other segments.