Summary
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported strong financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2018, showcasing a return to profitability and revenue growth. For the third quarter of 2018, net revenue increased 4% year-over-year to $1.65 billion, driven by a 12% increase in the Computing and Graphics segment, partially offset by a 5% decrease in the Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment. Net income for the quarter was $102 million, a significant improvement from $61 million in the prior year's quarter. This performance reflects the successful ramp-up of new products and expanding market adoption, particularly with the Ryzen and EPYC processor lines. The company's financial health has improved substantially, with net cash used in operating activities decreasing from $312 million in the first nine months of 2017 to $36 million in the same period of 2018. This demonstrates improved operational efficiency and working capital management. AMD ended the quarter with $1.06 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, indicating a solid liquidity position to fund ongoing operations and strategic investments.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $1.65B |
| Cost of Revenue | $992.00M |
| Gross Profit | $661.00M |
| R&D Expenses | $363.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $148.00M |
| Operating Income | $150.00M |
| Interest Expense | $30.00M |
| Net Income | $102.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.10 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.09 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 987.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.08B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenue for Q3 2018 increased 4% to $1.65 billion, driven by a 12% increase in the Computing and Graphics segment.
- 2Net income for Q3 2018 was $102 million, a significant increase from $61 million in Q3 2017, indicating improved profitability.
- 3Gross margin percentage improved to 40% in Q3 2018 from 36% in Q3 2017, attributed to new product ramps with higher margins.
- 4Research and Development expenses increased by 13% in Q3 2018 to $363 million, reflecting continued investment in product innovation.
- 5Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment revenue saw a slight decrease of 5% in Q3 2018, primarily due to lower semi-custom product revenue.
- 6Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities stood at $1.06 billion as of September 29, 2018, providing a healthy liquidity position.
- 7The company is actively managing its debt, with $87 million of 6.75% Notes and $10 million of 7.50% Notes settled using treasury stock during the quarter.