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Jakarta, Gotrade News - KeyBanc analyst Jon Vinh has officially raised his price target for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. to $270 per share. This new overweight rating suggests a potential 26.84% rally from current market levels.
Key Takeaways
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Price target of $270 implies a potential 26.84% upside
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Server CPU demand is projected to grow by at least 50% in 2026
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A 10-15% price hike for server products is currently on the table
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According to reports from Finbold, a massive surge in demand from hyperscalers has left AMD’s server CPU stock nearly sold out. This supply-demand imbalance is prompting the company to consider a price hike of 10-15% in early 2026.
Jon Vinh expects server CPU unit sales to jump by at least 50% throughout the year. This forecast reflects strong market confidence in AMD’s competitive position within the data center ecosystem.
Revenue from the server segment alone is projected to reach the $15 billion mark in 2026. This growth is primarily fueled by the aggressive rollout of AI-optimized solutions like the Helios series.
Analysts believe the chipmaker is now firmly on track to close the gap with NVIDIA Corporation. This momentum could potentially position them as one of the fastest-growing players in the global AI chip market.
The Trade-off: AI Margins vs. Consumer Backlash
However, the company's aggressive pivot toward high-margin AI chips is causing some friction with its retail consumer base. The lack of new consumer-grade hardware at CES has left many gaming enthusiasts feeling sidelined.
Rumors regarding price hikes and production cuts for non-enterprise chips have sparked an uproar within the gaming community. Some critics warn this strategy is risky if the AI hype cycle cools down before technology fully matures.
Senior executive Rahul Tikoo downplayed these concerns, stating that budget-friendly options remain widely available for customers. He emphasized that the current "memory squeeze" in the supply chain is not a major cause for alarm.
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Ultimately, AMD's ability to sustain this rally hinges on its execution and delivery to a hungry enterprise market. While the bull case remains solid, market uncertainty persists as competition in the semiconductor space intensifies.
Reference:
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Finbold, Wall Street sets AMD stock price for the next 12 months. Accessed on January 14, 2026
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