AMD (AMD, $46.54) gets price target boost, solid earnings outlook from RBC analyst
Advanced Micro Devices got a price target boost from an analyst at RBC Capital Markets.
Analyst Mitch Steves at RBC increased his price target on the semiconductor company’s stock to $53 from $50 a share. Steves maintains an outperform rating on the shares.
Steves cited improving data center demand and AMD's optimism on margin ramps through 2020. The analyst expects AMD earnings to come in at earn $1.30 a share in 2020, which is higher from his prior forecast of $1.24. Wall Street is expecting earnings of $1.10 a share in 2020. For 2021, Steves now projects earnings of $1.73 a share (compared to previous forecast of $1.68 ); the Street expects $1.51 .
The analyst mentioned "solid channel checks" for both gaming chips and products used in data centers as factors behind his solidly optimistic earnings outlook on AMD. According to the analyst, higher data center demand and better-than-expected gaming sales (as he expects) should lead to higher gross margins relative to current Street expectations.
AMD in upward trend: price may jump up because it broke its lower Bollinger Band on December 09, 2024
AMD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 36 cases where AMD's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where AMD's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 25 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 58 cases where AMD's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AMD advanced for three days, in of 292 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on December 09, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on AMD as a result. In of 76 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for AMD turned negative on December 10, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 42 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AMD declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for AMD entered a downward trend on December 19, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 67, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. AMD’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.596) is normal, around the industry mean (11.467). P/E Ratio (111.761) is within average values for comparable stocks, (57.657). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.327) is also within normal values, averaging (3.177). AMD has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.021). P/S Ratio (8.496) is also within normal values, averaging (54.092).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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