Summary
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported robust financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2021, demonstrating significant year-over-year growth across key metrics. Total revenue surged by 99% to $3.85 billion for the quarter and 96% to $7.30 billion for the six-month period, driven by strong performance in both the Computing and Graphics segment and the Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment. The company saw a notable improvement in gross margin to 48% for the quarter, up from 44% in the prior year, attributed to a richer sales mix including high-end processors. Net income saw a substantial increase, reaching $710 million ($0.58 diluted EPS) for the quarter and $1.27 billion ($1.03 diluted EPS) for the six months, a significant jump from the prior year. This strong financial performance is further bolstered by a substantial increase in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, which grew to $3.8 billion. AMD also announced a new $4 billion stock repurchase program, signaling confidence in future performance and a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $3.85B |
| Cost of Revenue | $2.02B |
| Gross Profit | $1.83B |
| R&D Expenses | $659.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $341.00M |
| Operating Income | $831.00M |
| Interest Expense | $10.00M |
| Net Income | $710.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.58 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.58 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.22B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.23B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue for the second quarter of 2021 more than doubled, reaching $3.85 billion, a 99% increase year-over-year.
- 2Net income for the quarter was $710 million, a substantial increase from $157 million in the prior year period, with diluted EPS of $0.58.
- 3Gross margin improved to 48% in the second quarter, up from 44% in the same period last year, driven by a more favorable product mix.
- 4The Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment experienced exceptional growth, with revenue increasing by 183% year-over-year to $1.6 billion for the quarter.
- 5Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments significantly increased to $3.8 billion as of June 26, 2021, up from $2.3 billion at the end of 2020.
- 6AMD initiated a new $4 billion stock repurchase program, demonstrating financial strength and commitment to shareholder returns.
- 7Operating income more than quadrupled to $831 million for the quarter, reflecting strong revenue growth and improved profitability.