Benchmark maintains AMD stock Buy rating, $170 price target

Published 18/02/2025, 15:56
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On Tuesday, Benchmark analysts reiterated their Buy rating for AMD stock (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:AMD), maintaining a price target of $170.00. Currently trading at $114.28 with a market capitalization of $186 billion and a P/E ratio of 113x, AMD has caught analysts’ attention. After hosting a Fireside Chat with AMD’s CFO Jean Hu and VP of Financial Strategy and Investor Relations Matt Ramsay, the analysts expressed renewed conviction in AMD’s market position. They highlighted the company’s robust fundamental position, its growing competitive edge in the artificial intelligence (AI) market, and its ongoing market share gains in both the Client and Server markets against Intel (NASDAQ:INTC).According to InvestingPro, AMD shows several promising indicators, with 14 key metrics and analysis points available to subscribers.

The discussion with AMD’s executives provided insights into the company’s strategic directions and performance. With revenue growth of 13.69% and analyst price targets ranging from $90 to $225, AMD’s trajectory in the technology sector appears promising, particularly noting the company’s advancements and market share expansion. Their confidence in AMD’s potential for growth was underscored by the affirmation of the $170.00 price target.

AMD’s progress in the AI sector was also a point of emphasis. The company’s efforts to increase its presence in this rapidly evolving market appear to be paying off, as reflected by the analysts’ positive outlook. This is seen as a key factor in AMD’s ability to compete effectively with industry rivals such as Intel.

The analysts further noted AMD’s continued success in gaining market share within the Client and Server markets. These gains are significant as they represent AMD’s challenge to Intel’s dominance in these areas. The consistent improvement in market presence is a testament to AMD’s strategic initiatives and product offerings.

In conclusion, Benchmark’s analysis following the Fireside Chat with AMD executives reinforces the firm’s position on AMD stock. The company’s strong fundamental position, increased competitiveness in AI, and market share gains in key areas contribute to the reaffirmed Buy rating and price target.

In other recent news, AMD has seen a range of analyst adjustments following its latest financial results. Daiwa Securities downgraded AMD from a Buy to an Outperform rating and lowered the price target to $130, citing a mix of positive and negative developments within the company. On the other hand, TD Cowen reduced its price target from $150 to $135, while maintaining a Buy rating, emphasizing the need for AMD to demonstrate its capabilities in the competitive AI sector.

Truist Securities also reduced its price target on AMD to $130 from $145, maintaining a Hold rating, due to recent financial performance and market dynamics. In contrast, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating on AMD, maintaining a $135 price target, following a modest outperformance and an upward revision for the December and March quarters. However, Citi analysts downgraded AMD from Buy to Neutral, significantly reducing the price target to $110, citing concerns over potential inventory build-up of CPUs and a lack of specific forecasts for AI revenue.

These are recent developments in the financial analysis of AMD. The company’s performance, particularly in the AI sector, and its ability to meet analyst expectations will continue to be closely monitored in the coming period. Notably, all analyst firms have adjusted their outlook and price targets based on their assessments of the company’s recent performance and future prospects.

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