The hits keep on coming for semiconductor stocks. In August, Nvidia reported preliminary results well below expectations, followed by mixed earnings from Micron in September.
Advanced Micro Devices followed suit today, issuing preliminary third-quarter results well below its initial guidance. 😮
While it expected $6.50-$6.90 billion in revenue, it reported $5.6 billion. Additionally, its non-GAAP gross margin will likely be around 50%, while it had previously forecasted 54%. 🔻
The company said the primary driver was “…weaker than expected PC market and significant inventory correction actions across the PC supply chain.”
The news sent shares of $AMD down about 4% after hours, taking many of its peers along with it. 📉