ZACKS·2025-10-14 19:40Core Insights - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is enhancing its position in the AI and data center markets through partnerships with major companies like OpenAI, Cohere, IBM, Google, and others, which are facilitating the adoption of AI technologies in enterprises [1][9] Partnerships and Collaborations - AMD has established a multi-year partnership with OpenAI to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs for next-generation AI infrastructure, with an initial deployment of 1 gigawatt of MI450 GPUs expected in the second half of 2026, strengthening AMD's presence in high-performance computing (HPC) data centers [2] - The collaboration with Cohere will enable its AI products to run on AMD Instinct GPU-powered infrastructure, while AMD will integrate Cohere's North platform into its internal AI portfolio, enhancing engineering workflows and compliance [3][9] Revenue Expectations - AMD anticipates double-digit growth in Data Center revenues for Q3 2025, driven by a robust product portfolio, with projected revenues of $14.47 billion for 2025, reflecting a 15% increase from 2024 [4][9] Competitive Landscape - AMD faces significant competition from NVIDIA and Broadcom in the data center market, with NVIDIA's products being widely adopted for AI computing and Broadcom benefiting from strong demand for networking products and custom AI accelerators [5][6] Stock Performance and Valuation - AMD's stock has increased by 79.1% year-to-date, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the Computer-Integrated System industry [7] - The company's stock is considered overvalued, with a forward 12-month price/sales ratio of 9.21X compared to the sector's 6.73X, and it holds a Value Score of D [11] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Q3 2025 earnings is $1.16 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 26.09%, while the estimate for Q4 2025 earnings is $1.31 per share, suggesting a growth of 20.18% year-over-year [13][14]