William Blair Downgrades AMD to Market Perform, Sets $565 Price Target

A top-ranked analyst warns AMD’s stock may be fully valued after a 169% surge over six months driven by AI demand. William Blair initiated coverage of Advanced Micro Devices with a market perform rating and a $565 fair-value estimate, suggesting the stock is near fair valu

A top-ranked analyst warns AMD’s stock may be fully valued after a 169% surge over six months driven by AI demand.

William Blair initiated coverage of Advanced Micro Devices with a market perform rating and a $565 fair-value estimate, suggesting the stock is near fair value after its AI-fueled rally. The call contrasts with recent bullish sentiment as AMD outperformed broader markets, rising 5.6% in a week and 169% over six months.

AMD has benefited from expanding AI partnerships and data-center growth, positioning it as a key challenger in the accelerator market. However, the analyst questions whether investors have already priced in much of the AI upside, complicating the bullish narrative.

The note highlights AMD’s strong revenue growth and AI infrastructure potential but signals caution amid lofty valuations. The stock’s recent momentum may face headwinds if further upside requires more than market enthusiasm.

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