Amd Blows the Roof Off: AI Chips Are Eating the World

AMD reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $10.3 billion, up 38% year over year, crushing Wall Street's estimate of $9.89 billion. But here is the real number that matters: Data Center revenue hit $5.8 billion, up a staggering 57% year over year. Non-GAAP EPS came in at $1.37 versus $1.29 expected. And the guidance? AMD told the Street to expect Q2 revenue of approximately $11.2 billion -- well above the $10.5 billion consensus.

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AI Chip and Semiconductor Manufacturers

AMD's blowout proves that AI infrastructure spending is not slowing down. Hyperscalers -- the Metas, the Microsofts, the Googles and the Amazons of the world -- are racing to deploy more compute than ever. That is a rising tide that lifts every serious player making chips for AI work ...