AMD projects more growth than previously expected for 2020

AMD's Q2 2020 financial results were slightly better than expected. Non-GAAP EPS came in at 18 cents per share, a cent more than analyst's estimates, while revenue of $1.93 billion was $70 million more than consensus.

AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) today announced revenue for the second quarter of 2020 of $1.93 billion, operating income of $173 million, net income of $157 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.13. On a non-GAAP basis, operating income was $233 million, net income was $216 million and diluted earnings per share was $0.18.

“We delivered strong second quarter results, led by record notebook and server processor sales as Ryzen and EPYC revenue more than doubled from a year ago,” said Dr. Lisa Su, AMD president and CEO. “Despite some macroeconomic uncertainty, we are raising our full-year revenue outlook as we enter our next phase of growth driven by the acceleration of our business in multiple markets.”

Q2 2020 Results

Revenue was $1.93 billion, up 26 percent year-over-year primarily driven by higher Computing and Graphics segment revenue. Revenue was up 8 percent quarter-over-quarter primarily driven by higher Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom segment revenue.

Gross margin was 44 percent, up 3 percentage points year-over-year and down 2 percentage points quarter-over-quarter. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by Ryzen™ and EPYC™ processor sales. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was due to increased semi-custom product sales.

Operating income was $173 million compared to operating income of $59 million a year ago and $177 million in the prior quarter. Non-GAAP operating income was $233 million compared to operating income of $111 million a year ago and $236 million in the prior quarter. Operating income improved year-over-year primarily driven by revenue growth and a greater percentage of Ryzen and EPYC processor sales.

Net income was $157 million compared to net income of $35 million a year ago and $162 million in the prior quarter. Non-GAAP net income was $216 million compared to net income of $92 million a year ago and $222 million in the prior quarter.

Diluted earnings per share was $0.13 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.03 a year ago and $0.14 in the prior quarter. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.18 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.08 a year ago and $0.18 in the prior quarter.

Cash and cash equivalents were $1.78 billion at the end of the quarter.

For Q3 2020, AMD expects revenue of around $2.55 billion, plus or minus $100 million, a 42 percent year-over-year and 32 percent sequential growth. For the full year, the company now expects revenue to grow 32 percent, which is higher than the company's previous projection of 20-30 percent growth. You can check the full earnings report over here.