Advanced Micro Devices: HSBC Downgrades AMD Stock Over AI Chip Roadmap Concerns

Advanced Micro Devices Under Pressure
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has recently encountered a challenging outlook as HSBC analyst Frank Lee downgraded its stock from ‘Buy’ to ‘Reduce’. This adjustment came with a revised price target of $110, sharply down from $200, highlighting issues with AMD's AI chip roadmap that appear less competitive against its main rival, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).
Market Performance Comparison
The announcement aligns with AMD's struggling stock performance, which has witnessed an over 20% correction in the past three months. During the same period, the PHLX Semiconductor Index saw a modest decline of 12%.
- Less Competitive AI GPU Market: Analysts indicate a lukewarm demand for the MI325 GPU.
- Production Challenges: Samsung's ongoing issues with higher-spec HBM3e modules are limiting AMD's capabilities.
- Future Developments: The MI350 chip is expected in late 2025, but competitive positioning may remain weak until the MI400's anticipated launch in early 2026.
Challenges Ahead
AMD aims to mount a serious challenge to Nvidia's NVL platform, yet must first address development speed and memory supply concerns to capture valuable market share in AI-driven data center solutions.
Upcoming Earnings Call
Despite significant challenges, attention is now turning to AMD’s Q4 earnings call scheduled for January 28, where expectations are high for the MI300 sales contributing over $5 billion to revenues projected at $7.5 billion.
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