Overview
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) traded around $223.55 in late U.S. trading on Wednesday, down ~3% on the day, before modestly rebounding in after‑hours trading following upbeat sector news. Intraday, AMD ranged between $219.75 and $235.27 on heavy volume (~50.3M shares as of ~21:55 UTC).
What moved AMD today
1) AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN unveil Saudi AI data‑center joint venture; first customer named
AMD announced a new joint venture with Cisco and HUMAIN (a PIF‑backed AI firm) to deploy up to 1 gigawatt of AI infrastructure by 2030, beginning with a 100‑megawatt phase in Saudi Arabia that will use AMD Instinct MI450‑series GPUs alongside Cisco networking. Operations are slated to start in 2026. [1]
Separately, Reuters reported the venture has already landed its first major customer: generative video startup Luma AI, which contracted the entire 100‑MW initial cluster. AMD and Cisco will be minority shareholders and the project plans to use renewable energy. [2]
2) AMD introduces Instinct MI430X for next‑gen AI/HPC at SC25
At the Supercomputing 2025 conference (SC25) in St. Louis, AMD detailed the Instinct MI430X accelerator, built on a next‑gen CDNA architecture with 432GB of HBM4 and 19.6TB/s of memory bandwidth—aimed at large‑scale AI and double‑precision HPC. AMD highlighted deployments powering “Discovery” at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Alice Recoque in Europe. [3]
3) Partner momentum: Supermicro adds air‑cooled MI355X servers
Server maker Supermicro announced new air‑cooled AI systems featuring AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, broadening options for customers that prefer air over liquid cooling in AI clusters. [4]
4) Sector read‑through: Nvidia outlook lifts AI peers after hours
Post‑close, Nvidia guided Q4 revenue above estimates, a read‑through that often lifts AI‑chip peers, including AMD, in extended trading. [5]
5) Insider filing
A Form 144 filing showed senior AMD executive Forrest Norrod put in place a 10b5‑1 plan to sell up to 19,450 shares; Form 144s authorize potential sales within 90 days and do not guarantee execution. [6]
Why today’s announcements matter for AMD’s equity story
- Scale and visibility in AI infrastructure: The HUMAIN/Cisco venture signals multi‑year demand for AMD data‑center GPUs in the Middle East and adjacent regions. The 1‑GW ambition (with 100‑MW in 2026) adds a concrete pathway for Instinct shipments, positioning AMD to capture capex tied to sovereign and enterprise AI build‑outs. [7]
- Product cadence beyond MI300:MI430X (HBM4, 19.6TB/s) underscores AMD’s roadmap progression and keeps the company in the conversation for both AI training and HPC wins at national labs and exascale programs. That mix can smooth cyclicality and broaden software adoption (ROCm). [8]
- Ecosystem pull‑through: New Supermicro designs with MI355X add practical, immediately deployable options for customers that need air‑cooled AI systems—important for time‑to‑rack and total cost of ownership. [9]
- Macro/peer currents: Positive peer guidance (Nvidia) can buoy sentiment for the whole AI‑compute basket in after‑hours and into the next session, though it can also sharpen performance comparisons. [10]
AMD stock price today — by the numbers (as of late U.S. trade)
- Last price: $223.55
- Change: −$6.83 (≈−2.97%) vs. prior close
- Day’s range: $219.75–$235.27
- Open: $230.09
- Volume: ~50.3M shares (late session)
Figures reflect trade prints around 21:55:43 UTC.
What’s next to watch
- Execution milestones for the Saudi JV: POs, construction progress, and hardware mix for the 2026 100‑MW phase, plus customer additions beyond Luma AI. [11]
- Further SC25 news flow (Nov. 16–21): Vendor and lab deployments that reference MI430X/MI355X could expand AMD’s footprint; SC25 runs through this week in St. Louis. [12]
- Install‑base updates & software: Evidence of ROCm optimizations and model‑training benchmarks on new Instinct parts, which can influence procurement decisions for AI factories. [13]
Sources
- AMD/Cisco/HUMAIN joint venture press release (capacity, timing, MI450‑series detail). [14]
- Reuters exclusive on the JV’s first customer (Luma AI) and project specifics (renewables, shareholder structure). [15]
- AMD blog detailing Instinct MI430X specs and flagship deployments. [16]
- Supermicro press release on MI355X air‑cooled AI servers. [17]
- Nvidia Q4 revenue outlook (sector read‑through). [18]
- SC25 dates and venue. [19]
- Real‑time pricing/volume snapshot.
- Form 144 insider filing reference (Forrest Norrod). [20]
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Markets move quickly; price data and headlines above reflect the latest available updates at publication time.
References
1. www.amd.com, 2. www.reuters.com, 3. www.amd.com, 4. ir.supermicro.com, 5. www.reuters.com, 6. www.tradingview.com, 7. www.amd.com, 8. www.amd.com, 9. ir.supermicro.com, 10. www.reuters.com, 11. www.amd.com, 12. sc25.supercomputing.org, 13. www.amd.com, 14. www.amd.com, 15. www.reuters.com, 16. www.amd.com, 17. ir.supermicro.com, 18. www.reuters.com, 19. sc25.supercomputing.org, 20. www.tradingview.com
