AMD & Intel Earnings: What to Watch
Earnings in focus for AMD and Intel
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel Corporation (INTC) are set to report their quarterly earnings this week, and investors will be closely watching for signs of how the chipmakers are weathering the current economic storm.
AMD is scheduled to report its results after the market close on Tuesday, July 26, while Intel will report its results after the market close on Thursday, July 28.
Key Metrics to Watch
There are several key metrics that investors will be watching when AMD and Intel report their earnings.
- Revenue: Revenue growth is a key indicator of a company's overall health. Investors will be looking for AMD and Intel to report strong revenue growth, as this will indicate that the companies are continuing to gain market share.
- Earnings per share (EPS): EPS is a measure of a company's profitability. Investors will be looking for AMD and Intel to report strong EPS growth, as this will indicate that the companies are able to generate profits from their revenue.
- Gross margin: Gross margin is a measure of a company's profitability. Investors will be looking for AMD and Intel to report strong gross margins, as this will indicate that the companies are able to keep their costs under control.
- Operating margin: Operating margin is a measure of a company's profitability. Investors will be looking for AMD and Intel to report strong operating margins, as this will indicate that the companies are able to generate profits from their operations.
- Net income: Net income is a measure of a company's profitability. Investors will be looking for AMD and Intel to report strong net income growth, as this will indicate that the companies are able to generate profits from their operations.
- Cash flow from operations: Cash flow from operations is a measure of a company's financial health. Investors will be looking for AMD and Intel to report strong cash flow from operations, as this will indicate that the companies are able to generate cash from their operations.
What to Expect from AMD and Intel
Analysts are expecting AMD and Intel to report strong earnings this week. AMD is expected to report revenue growth of 26% and EPS growth of 32%. Intel is expected to report revenue growth of 15% and EPS growth of 18%.
However, there are some risks to consider. The global economy is slowing down, and this could lead to a decline in demand for AMD and Intel's products. Additionally, AMD and Intel are facing increasing competition from each other, as well as from other chipmakers such as Qualcomm and NVIDIA.
