AMD hosting an analyst day yesterday. It's the first time in three years. The chipmaker says that revenue growth will expand 35% a year over the next three to five years and the company's AI data center is expected to grow at 80% a year and potentially hit tens of billions of dollars in sales by 2027.Joining us right now is the AMD CEO, Lisa Sue. A note on this AMD stock up phenomenally. You can see since she took over 7,589 589%.Um Lisa, I think when you took over this was a $2 billion market cap. I think ...

Group 1: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) - AMD's Q3 2025 revenue reached $9.25 billion, exceeding both the firm's and market expectations, with a Non-GAAP gross margin of 54%, aligning with prior forecasts [1][2] - The company provided guidance for Q4 2025, projecting a median revenue of $9.6 billion (±$300 million) and a gross margin of approximately 54.5%, both surpassing previous estimates [1][2] - AMD's revenue forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 have been raised to $33.99 billion, $44.69 billion, and $59.54 billion respectively, with Non-GAAP EPS estimates adjusted to $4.49, $6.51, and $9.23 [2] Group 2: Youdao (DAO US) - Youdao is expected to continue focusing on high school education, AI, and advertising, with ad revenue anticipated to accelerate due to AI technology and new customer expansion [3] - The company is adjusting its profit expectations for the year, as increased investments in advertising and high school business may impact short-term profit trends, but long-term growth potential remains strong [3] - The target price for Youdao is maintained at $12.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.3% from the current price of $10.50 [3] Group 3: XPeng Motors - XPeng Motors held its 2025 Technology Day, unveiling significant advancements in "physical AI," including the second-generation VLA model and Robotaxi initiatives [5][6] - The second-generation VLA is set to be implemented in the XPeng Ultra model by Q1 2026, with Volkswagen confirmed as the first customer [5] - XPeng plans to launch three Robotaxi models in 2026, collaborating with Gaode for global ecosystem partnerships [6] Group 4: Economic Data - Upcoming economic data releases include the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for October in the US, with a market expectation of 52.20, and the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI, expected at 50.00 [7] - The data will provide insights into the economic conditions and potential impacts on various sectors [7]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD US) with a target price raised to $275 from $248, indicating a potential upside of 10% from the current price of $250.05 [4][17]. Core Insights - AMD's 3Q25 performance exceeded expectations, with revenue of $9.246 billion and a Non-GAAP gross margin of 54%. The guidance for 4Q25 is also optimistic, with a revenue midpoint of $9.6 billion and a gross margin of approximately 54.5% [2][7]. - The report highlights strong performance in the data center CPU segment, driven by the successful rollout of the MI350 series and increasing demand for AMD's CPU products, particularly in the context of AI data center expansion [7][10]. - The forecast for AMD's revenue and earnings per share (EPS) has been revised upwards for 2025, 2026, and 2027, reflecting a more optimistic outlook on data center CPU revenue and recovery in gaming demand [7][10]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for AMD are as follows: - 2023: $22.68 billion - 2024: $25.785 billion - 2025E: $33.995 billion - 2026E: $44.686 billion - 2027E: $59.541 billion - The expected growth rates are 13.7% in 2024, 31.8% in 2025, 31.5% in 2026, and 33.2% in 2027 [3][18]. - Non-GAAP EPS is projected to grow from $2.65 in 2023 to $9.23 in 2027, with significant year-on-year increases [3][18]. Market Position and Strategy - AMD is focusing on expanding its market share in the data center segment, particularly with the introduction of new products like the MI450 series, which is expected to contribute significantly to revenue in 2026 and beyond [10][11]. - The collaboration with OpenAI is seen as a critical factor for AMD's growth, providing opportunities to secure large orders from major cloud service providers and enhance its competitive position in the industry [8][10]. Stock Performance - AMD's stock has shown a significant increase of 107.01% year-to-date, reflecting positive market sentiment and performance expectations [6]. - The stock's 52-week high is $264.33, while the low is $78.21, indicating substantial volatility and potential for growth [6].

Core Viewpoint - Tongfu Microelectronics is a leading company in the packaging and testing industry, providing comprehensive services across various sectors including AI, high-performance computing, 5G, consumer electronics, IoT, automotive electronics, and industrial control [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Tongfu Microelectronics ranks fourth globally and second in mainland China among the top ten OSAT manufacturers, according to the Global Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) ranking by Chip Thought Research Institute for 2024 [1] - The company has established production capacity in multiple locations including Nantong, Hefei, Xiamen, Suzhou, and Penang, Malaysia [1] Group 2: Industry Outlook - The global semiconductor market is projected to reach $635.1 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.8%, with further growth expected to $718.9 billion in 2025, a 13.2% increase [1] - The advanced packaging market is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.68% from 2023 to 2029, driven by demand in AI, high-performance computing, and smart automotive sectors [3] Group 3: Strategic Partnerships - Tongfu Microelectronics has become AMD's largest packaging supplier, accounting for over 80% of AMD's total orders, following the acquisition of 85% stakes in AMD's Suzhou and Penang facilities [2] - AMD's market share in consumer CPUs and AI GPUs is expected to increase, with AMD's CPU market share reaching 39.6% globally and 50.2% in desktop CPUs as of Q2 2025, surpassing Intel [2] Group 4: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Tongfu Microelectronics achieved revenue of 6.092 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.34%, indicating steady growth [1] - Profit forecasts for the company from 2025 to 2027 are projected at 1.064 billion, 1.384 billion, and 1.853 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 57.00%, 30.11%, and 33.90% [4]

Core Viewpoint - AMD is facing significant challenges in the AI chip market, primarily due to supply chain constraints and competition from NVIDIA, despite recent stock price recovery and product launches [1][3][12]. Group 1: AMD's Product Developments - AMD's MI300 series was launched in December 2023, featuring memory 2.4 times that of NVIDIA's H100 and memory bandwidth 1.6 times higher, positioning it as a strong competitor in the AI chip market [3]. - The MI325X chip, intended to compete with NVIDIA's H200, is expected to start production in Q4 2024, but faces competition from NVIDIA's B200 [7][8]. - The MI350 series, released in June, utilizes TSMC's 3nm process and integrates 1,850 billion transistors, with a performance capability of 20 PFLOPS, significantly enhancing AMD's competitive stance [17][24]. Group 2: Market Performance and Stock Movements - AMD's stock price rebounded from a low of $76.48 in April to over $170, a rise of more than 100%, driven by the MI350 series launch and expectations of increased market share in server CPUs [12][15]. - Despite the stock price increase, AMD's sales expectations for the MI300 series remain below market expectations, primarily due to supply chain limitations rather than demand [6][21]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - NVIDIA's dominance in the AI chip market is underscored by its significant market share and superior product performance, with NVIDIA's data center revenue growing by 154% compared to AMD's 14% [24]. - AMD's market share in the server market has increased from 2% to 36.5% over eight years, but it still lags behind NVIDIA in overall revenue and profitability [12][24]. - The software ecosystem remains a critical disadvantage for AMD, with NVIDIA's CUDA framework covering over 90% of AI developers, while AMD's ROCm7 lacks the same level of community support and optimization [27]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The upcoming MI400 series aims to compete directly with NVIDIA's DGX SuperPod ecosystem, with significant investments in AI infrastructure expected from major tech companies [19][20]. - AMD's strategy focuses on being a viable alternative in the AI chip market, with the belief that the market can support multiple players, rather than solely aiming to defeat NVIDIA [30].

Core Viewpoint - AMD is facing significant challenges in the AI chip market, primarily due to supply chain constraints and competition from NVIDIA, despite recent stock price recovery and product launches [2][3][5]. Group 1: AMD's Market Position and Product Launches - AMD's MI300 series was launched in December 2023, aiming to compete directly with NVIDIA's H100 series, featuring 2.4 times the memory and 1.6 times the memory bandwidth of H100 [10][11]. - The stock price of AMD surged nearly 75% from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024, driven by high expectations for MI300's sales [12]. - Despite the initial boost from MI300, AMD's sales expectations fell short, leading to market skepticism [15]. Group 2: Supply Chain and Competitive Landscape - Supply chain limitations, rather than market demand, are constraining MI300's output, as NVIDIA has secured a significant portion of TSMC's CoWos packaging capacity [16]. - AMD's MI325X, intended to compete with NVIDIA's H200, faces challenges due to slower iteration speed and competition from NVIDIA's B200, which has superior hardware specifications [18][40]. - AMD's market share in the server segment has increased from 2% to 36.5% over eight years, aided by the release of the MI350 series and easing export restrictions [22]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Future Outlook - AMD's financial performance remains below that of NVIDIA, with a 14% year-over-year growth in data center revenue compared to NVIDIA's 154% [40]. - The company reported a gross margin of 40%, which could rise to 54% if inventory write-downs are excluded [26]. - Analysts express concerns over AMD's ability to meet the strong demand for AI infrastructure, with unclear revenue projections for the second half of the year [36][38]. Group 4: Competitive Advantages and Challenges - AMD's MI350 series, utilizing TSMC's 3nm process, integrates 185 billion transistors and offers competitive performance at a lower price point than NVIDIA's offerings, appealing to cost-sensitive customers [28][42]. - However, NVIDIA's established ecosystem and rental services provide a competitive edge, making it difficult for AMD to gain traction in the mid-term rental market [43]. - The software ecosystem remains a critical weakness for AMD, with NVIDIA's CUDA dominating over 90% of AI developers, while AMD's ROCm lacks depth and community support [44]. Group 5: Market Potential and Strategic Positioning - The AI chip market is large enough to accommodate multiple players, and AMD aims to position itself as a viable alternative rather than a direct competitor to NVIDIA [49][50]. - The ongoing demand for AI infrastructure is expected to drive higher revenue ceilings for AMD, with potential market share recovery anticipated by the end of 2023 or early 2024 [47].

Group 1: AMD - The MI350 series is expected to drive revenue growth in the second half of 2025, with management guiding a median revenue of $8.7 billion for Q3 2025, exceeding previous expectations [1][2] - Q2 2025 revenue reached $7.7 billion with a Non-GAAP gross margin of 43.3%, both surpassing forecasts [1] - The target price for AMD has been raised to $196, reflecting a potential upside of 12.4% based on a 35x P/E ratio for 2026 [2] Group 2: Property Trust - The property trust reported a slight revenue decline of 2.0% year-on-year to HKD 854.5 million for the first half of 2025, with net property income down 3.2% to HKD 612.6 million [3][7] - Distributable income and distribution per unit (DPU) increased by 2.1% and 1.0% year-on-year, respectively, aligning with expectations [3] - The average interest cost decreased significantly to 3.5%, down 60 basis points year-on-year, which is expected to support further increases in DPU [3] Group 3: Internet Industry - Tencent's domestic revenue decreased by 12% year-on-year, while overseas revenue showed a positive growth of 5% [8][9] - New game launches are expected to mitigate the impact of high revenue bases in the second half of the year, with an estimated annual game revenue growth of 12% [9] - NetEase's domestic revenue grew by 5%, driven by new game contributions, indicating a stable performance in the mobile gaming sector [8][9]

Core Insights - AMD reported Q2 2025 revenue of $7.7 billion, a 32% year-over-year increase, exceeding market expectations of approximately $7.4 billion [1] - The company maintains an optimistic outlook for Q3 2025, projecting revenue of $8.7 billion, above market expectations of $8.3 billion, with a forecasted gross margin recovery to 54% [2] - Despite strong performance in client and gaming segments, the data center business growth was below market expectations, primarily due to export restrictions impacting MI308 chips [1][2] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 reached $7.7 billion, with a non-GAAP EPS of $0.48, and a gross margin of 43%, which could rise to 54% when excluding $800 million in costs from export restrictions [1] - Client business revenue was $2.5 billion, up 57% year-over-year, driven by strong sales of the Zen 5 architecture Ryzen processors [1] - Gaming revenue surged to $1.1 billion, a 73% increase year-over-year, significantly contributing to overall revenue growth [1] Business Segment Analysis - Data center revenue was $3.2 billion, a 14% year-over-year increase, but fell short of market expectations due to MI308 chip export limitations [1][3] - Embedded business revenue declined by 4% year-over-year to $824 million [1] - The client and gaming segments were the main drivers of revenue growth, with the PC market recovery and new Ryzen processors boosting client sales [1][3] Market Reaction - Following the earnings report, AMD's stock price fell approximately 3%, attributed to concerns over data center growth lagging behind competitors like NVIDIA, ongoing export restrictions, and profit-taking after significant stock price increases earlier in the year [2][3] - AMD's year-to-date stock price increase exceeds 120%, prompting some investors to realize gains post-earnings [2] Competitive Landscape - In comparison, Intel reported Q2 revenue of $12.86 billion, a mere 0.8% increase, with an EPS of -$0.10, indicating a loss [3] - NVIDIA is expected to report Q2 revenue of approximately $45 billion, a 66% year-over-year increase, with an EPS of around $0.93 [3] - Overall, while AMD's Q2 performance and future guidance surpassed expectations, challenges in the data center segment and export uncertainties have pressured stock performance [3]

Overall 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]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs maintains a "Neutral" rating on AMD (AMD.US) with a target price of $140, citing impressive returns and revenue but concerns over growth potential due to intense competition in the AI and GPU sectors [1] Financial Performance - AMD's revenue has grown by 21.71% over the past 12 months, reaching $27.75 billion, with a return of 19.28% over the last six months, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for AI [1] - The company's current P/E ratio stands at 101.36, indicating a historically high valuation [1] Competitive Landscape - AMD faces challenges in the server CPU market as the adoption of ARM-based processors increases, which are favored for their efficiency and scalability [2] - The company’s commercial GPU products are under significant competition from NVIDIA, which benefits from a strong AI software stack and established ecosystem [2] - Increased funding is flowing towards ASICs designed for specific AI tasks, presenting another challenge for AMD [2] Analyst Sentiment - Analysts express uncertainty regarding AMD's AI future, with mixed reports on its prospects. KeyBanc Capital Markets maintains a "Market Perform" rating, projecting $7-8 billion in AI revenue from the MI355 AI GPU by 2025 [3] - Truist Securities holds a "Hold" rating, citing uncertainties in the company's data center GPU strategy and customer acceptance [3] - Mizuho raises its target price to $152, adjusting revenue expectations for the June quarter to $7.4 billion [3] Optimistic Outlook - Melius Research upgrades AMD to a "Buy" rating with a new target price of $211, based on potential EPS of $8 within two years [4] - HSBC also upgrades AMD to "Buy," doubling its target price from $100 to $200, citing the premium pricing of the new MI350 series products [4] - The MI350 chips' compatibility with existing data center infrastructure is seen as an attractive feature [4] Upcoming Financial Disclosure - AMD is set to release its Q2 fiscal year 2025 earnings report on August 5, which is anticipated to provide insights into its AI plans, revenue trajectory, and profitability amid significant R&D investments [5]