3 6 Ke·2025-08-06 01:49Overall Performance - AMD reported Q2 2025 revenue of $7.69 billion, a year-over-year increase of 31.7%, exceeding market expectations of $7.43 billion. The growth was driven by client and gaming segments, as well as data center business [1][6] - The company's GAAP gross margin was 39.8%, significantly down due to an $800 million inventory impairment related to MI308. Excluding this impact, the actual gross margin would be 50.2%, flat compared to the previous quarter [1][6] Operating Expenses - R&D expenses for the quarter were $1.89 billion, up 19.6% year-over-year, while sales and administrative expenses rose 52% to $990 million [1][2] - The core operating expense ratio reached 37.5%, affecting profit margins [2] Profitability - AMD achieved a net profit of $872 million, influenced by non-recurring items. The core operating profit was $174 million, reflecting a significant decline with a core operating margin of only 2.3% [2][6] Business Segments - Client segment revenue grew to $2.5 billion, a 67.5% increase year-over-year, capturing over 50% of the desktop CPU market [2][7] - Data center revenue reached $3.24 billion, up 14.3% year-over-year, driven by increased server CPU shipments and improved product competitiveness [2][9] - The gaming segment saw revenue of $1.12 billion, a notable increase compared to previous quarters [5] Future Guidance - AMD expects Q3 2025 revenue to be between $8.4 billion and $9 billion, with a midpoint of $8.7 billion, reflecting a 13.2% sequential growth. This guidance does not include any revenue from MI308 sales to China [4][6] - The company anticipates a non-GAAP gross margin of around 54% for the next quarter [4] AI and Product Development - The MI350 series is expected to significantly boost AI GPU revenue, with projections of over $1.7 billion for the next quarter, aligning closely with market expectations [12][18] - AMD's market share in server CPUs has increased from 10% to approximately 30%, driven by the combination of CPU and GPU offerings [9][11] Market Trends - The overall demand for AI-related products remains strong, with major cloud companies expected to increase capital expenditures significantly in 2025 [14][17] - AMD's valuation reflects optimistic market expectations, with a projected CAGR of 30.3% for core operating profit from 2025 to 2029 [16][17]