Summary
For the second quarter ended June 26, 2010, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported a significant year-over-year increase in net revenue, reaching $1.65 billion, a 40% rise compared to $1.18 billion in the same period of the prior year. This growth was driven by strong demand across its Computing Solutions and Graphics segments. The company also achieved a positive operating income of $125 million, a substantial improvement from the operating loss of $249 million in the second quarter of 2009, reflecting improved gross margins and operational efficiencies. A key development during the period was the deconsolidation of GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF) as of December 27, 2009, leading to a significant non-cash gain recognized in the first quarter of 2010 and impacting year-over-year comparisons. AMD ended the quarter with $1.9 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, providing a solid liquidity position despite ongoing long-term debt obligations.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $1.65B |
| Cost of Revenue | $915.00M |
| Gross Profit | $738.00M |
| R&D Expenses | $371.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $229.00M |
| Operating Income | $125.00M |
| Interest Expense | $55.00M |
| Net Income | -$43.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.06 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.06 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 709.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 709.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenue increased 40% year-over-year to $1.65 billion, driven by strong demand in Computing Solutions and Graphics segments.
- 2Achieved positive operating income of $125 million, a significant improvement from a $249 million loss in the prior year's quarter.
- 3Gross margin improved to 45% from 37% year-over-year, benefiting from improved manufacturing utilization and product mix.
- 4The deconsolidation of GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF) in late 2009 continues to impact financial comparisons but resulted in a significant non-cash gain recognized earlier.
- 5Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities stood at $1.9 billion, indicating a healthy liquidity position.
- 6The company repurchased $216 million in principal amount of its 6.00% Convertible Senior Notes during the first six months of 2010.
- 7Announced a tender offer for up to $800 million of its 6.00% Notes and issued $500 million in new Senior Notes shortly after the reporting period.