10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2022

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 24, 2022

Filed November 2, 2022For Securities:AMD

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported a significant year-over-year increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2022, driven by strong performance in the Data Center and Embedded segments, largely due to the recent Xilinx acquisition. However, the company experienced a notable decline in its Client segment, reflecting broader market weakness in the PC industry and inventory corrections. This revenue shift, coupled with increased amortization expenses related to acquisitions and inventory reserves, led to a substantial decrease in gross margin and a shift from operating income to an operating loss for the quarter. Despite these challenges, AMD continues to invest heavily in research and development and product innovation, as evidenced by the launch of new processor lines. The company's cash position remains robust, bolstered by acquisition-related cash inflows, and it continues its share repurchase program, indicating confidence in its long-term outlook despite short-term market headwinds.

Financial Highlights

54 data points
Beta

Revenue

$5.57B

42.3% Gross Margin

Net Income

$66.00M

1.2% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.04

Total Assets

$67.81B

Cash & Equivalents

$3.40B

Free Cash Flow

$842.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$5.57B
Cost of Revenue$3.21B
Gross Profit$2.35B
R&D Expenses$1.28B
SG&A Expenses$557.00M
Operating Income-$64.00M
Interest Expense$31.00M
Net Income$66.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.04
EPS (Diluted)$0.04
Shares Outstanding (Basic)1.61B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.63B

Key Highlights

  • 1Third-quarter revenue increased 29% year-over-year to $5.6 billion, primarily driven by Data Center (+45%) and Embedded (+1568%) segment growth, largely attributable to the Xilinx acquisition.
  • 2Client segment revenue declined 40% year-over-year due to a weak PC market and inventory correction, impacting overall profitability.
  • 3Gross margin decreased to 42% from 48% in the prior year, significantly impacted by amortization of acquisition-related intangibles and inventory reserves for the Gaming and Client segments.
  • 4The company reported an operating loss of $64 million for the quarter, a sharp decline from an operating income of $948 million in the prior year, largely due to acquisition-related amortization and R&D investments.
  • 5Net income for the quarter was $66 million, down from $923 million in the prior year, reflecting the impact of lower operating income.
  • 6Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments increased to $5.6 billion, boosted by cash acquired in the Xilinx acquisition and debt issuance.
  • 7AMD repurchased $617 million of its common stock during the quarter, with $6.8 billion remaining under its authorized repurchase program.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver for the significant revenue growth in the third quarter of 2022 was the inclusion of Xilinx's revenue, particularly in the Embedded and Data Center segments, following the acquisition's completion earlier in the year. The Data Center segment also saw organic growth from higher EPYC server processor sales.

The gross margin declined due to two main factors: a substantial increase in amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets stemming from the Xilinx acquisition, and charges for inventory, pricing, and related reserves totaling $160 million in the Gaming and Client segments due to softening demand.

The acquisitions of Xilinx and Pensando have significantly increased AMD's total assets, particularly goodwill and acquisition-related intangibles. They have also led to higher amortization expenses, impacting gross margin and operating income. The financial statements now include the results of Xilinx and Pensando, and the balance sheet reflects a much larger asset and liability base due to these combinations.

The Client segment experienced a significant revenue decline due to challenging PC market conditions and inventory correction actions across the supply chain. While average selling prices saw some increase due to a richer mix of higher-end processor sales, the decrease in unit shipments indicates a weak PC market in the near term.