AMD’s Beat-and-Raise Q2 Earnings Shows Just How High the AI Bar Is

Advanced Micro Devices reported second-quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street consensus estimates on both revenue and earnings while providing third-quarter guidance above expectations. The company’s data center revenue reached $6.7 billion, representing a 107% increase year-over-year, driven by demand for EPYC server processors and Instinct AI accelerators. Total revenue came in at $11.5 billion, up 50% annually, with earnings per share of $1.66, reflecting a 246% increase.