AMD · News · 20260921N

Supply Chain Pricing Pressure

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC · 2026-09-21 · Importance 44 · Surprise 58 · In source text

A supply-chain report said AMD notified partners of a planned 10% chip price increase in the fourth quarter. The increase was attributed to higher wafer costs. The report indicates pricing actions may affect AMD’s chip partners and customers across its product portfolio. Higher pricing could support unit economics but may also increase customer cost pressure.

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metricdirectionstageexpectedbasis
revenuepositiveprobable—AMD has notified partners of a 10% price increase planned for the fourth quarter, tied to higher wafer costs.
operating_incomenegativeprobable—AMD has notified partners of a 10% price increase planned for the fourth quarter, tied to higher wafer costs.