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ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 28, 2020

Filing Date
Filed April 29, 2020
Period End
March 28, 2020
Security
AMD
One revenue dollarkept$0.09
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K136

AMD filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 136 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’17Mar ’17
  2. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’19Jun ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Nov ’22Nov ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Aug ’26Aug ’26

Summary

Summary of the 10-Q filed April 29, 2020. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported strong financial performance for the first quarter ended March 28, 2020, with a significant 40% increase in net revenue to $1.786 billiona compared to the prior year.

This growth was primarily driven by a substantial 73%b surge in the Computing and Graphics segment, fueled by higher sales of Ryzen processors and Radeon products. The company also saw an improvement in gross margin to 46%, up from 41% in the prior year, attributed to a more favorable product mix. Despite the robust revenue growth, the Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment experienced a 21% decline in revenue, largely due to lower semi-custom revenue, although EPYC server processor revenue saw an increase.

The company's net income dramatically improved to $162 millionc, a substantial jump from $16 million in the prior year period. AMD ended the quarter with a solid cash position of $1.33 billion. While the company noted potential disruptions from COVID-19, including supply chain impacts and payment delays, these had limited financial disruption in Q1 2020.

Key Highlights

  1. Net revenue increased by 40% year-over-year to $1.786 billion.
  2. Gross margin improved to 46% from 41% in the prior year period, driven by a favorable product mix.
  3. Net income surged to $162 million, a significant increase from $16 million in the same period last year.
  4. The Computing and Graphics segment revenue grew by 73%, largely due to strong Ryzen processor and Radeon product sales.
  5. Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment revenue decreased by 21%, primarily due to lower semi-custom revenue.
  6. Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities stood at $1.33 billion as of March 28, 2020.
  7. Despite COVID-19 concerns, the company experienced limited financial disruption in Q1 2020.

Follow one dollar

Of each $1.00 of revenue in Q1 FY2020, Advanced Micro Devices Inc kept $0.09.

  1. Revenue$1.79B100.0%
  2. Cost of revenue−$968.0M54.2%
  3. Gross profit$818.0M45.8%
  4. Operating costs−$641.0M35.9%
  5. Operating income$177.0M9.9%
  6. Interest, other & tax−$15.0M0.8%
  7. Net income$162.0M9.1%
Computed from 10-QQ1 FY2020filed April 29, 2020Computed from this filing’s revenue, gross profit, operating income and net income · right columngrey figure: share of revenue

Financial Statements

Q1 FY2020 against Q1 FY2019

Line itemQ1 FY2020Q1 FY2019Change
Revenue$1.79B$1.27B+40.4%
Cost of Revenue$968.00M$751.00M+28.9%
Gross Profit$818.00M$521.00M+57.0%
R&D Expenses$442.00M$373.00M+18.5%
SG&A Expenses$199.00M$170.00M+17.1%
Operating Income$177.00M$38.00M+365.8%
Interest Expense$13.00M$27.00M−51.9%
Net Income$162.00M$16.00M+912.5%
EPS (Basic)$0.14$0.01+1300.0%
EPS (Diluted)$0.14$0.01+1300.0%
Shares Outstanding (Basic)1.17B1.04B+12.1%
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.22B1.09B+11.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What was the primary driver of AMD's revenue growth in Q1 2020?

    The primary driver was a 73% increase in the Computing and Graphics segment, fueled by higher sales of Ryzen processors and Radeon products. This strong performance in consumer-facing products offset a decline in the Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment.

  2. How did AMD's profitability change compared to the prior year?

    Profitability improved significantly. Net income increased from $16 million in the prior year period to $162 million in Q1 2020. This was supported by a 40% increase in net revenue and an improved gross margin of 46%.

  3. What is AMD's current financial position in terms of cash and debt?

    As of March 28, 2020, AMD had $1.33 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. The aggregate principal amount of outstanding debt obligations was $563 million, remaining consistent with the prior year-end.

  4. What impact has COVID-19 had on AMD's operations and financials in Q1 2020?

    AMD reported limited financial disruption from COVID-19 in Q1 2020. However, the company did experience some supply chain disruptions and delays in customer payments. AMD expects COVID-19 to continue impacting its business operations and practices.