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In this video, I break down AMD’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report and explain why the stock plunged nearly 20% despite strong revenue and profit growth. I will walk you through what really drove the sell-off, what Wall Street might be missing, and whether this pullback is a rare long-term buying opportunity. If you’re wondering whether AMD stock can recover and potentially surge in 2026 and beyond, this deep dive is for you. AMD delivered 34% revenue growth, triple-digit bottom-line expansion, and major AI momentum. Yet investors panicked. I will explain why expectations were sky-high, how one-time items distorted the margin story, and why I believe the market may be underestimating AMD’s multi-year AI catalysts. In this video, you’ll learn: Why AMD stock dropped 17% to 20% after a strong earnings report How inventory adjustments and China GPU sales impacted margins What management’s 2026 guidance really implies The OpenAI megadeal and MI450 ramp potential Why EPYC CPUs and agentic AI could be an overlooked growth engine The real risk from the global memory shortage I will also explain why my Strong Buy rating remains in place and why long-term investors may see this volatility as an opportunity rather than a warning sign. Skip ahead: 01:34 - Intro 02:49 - What was in AMD’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financials? 05:14 - Why did AMD stock drop 17-20% after the earnings release? 06:25 -What does management’s guidance tell us? 07:34 - Growth catalysts 11:02 - Risks 12:18 - What’s my verdict on AMD? #AMD #AMDStock #AdvancedMicroDevices #AIStocks #Semiconductors #Investing #StockMarket #GrowthStocks #OpenAI #EPYC #MI450 #Helios #DataCenter #TechStocks #LongTermInvesting #Nvidia #Intel #ArtificialIntelligence #StocksToBuy #RickOrford Check out Seeking Alpha: https://rickorford.com/sa Discord: https://rickorford.com/join Website: https://rickorford.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more exclusive content! DISCLAIMER: Stock prices used were the market prices of Feb. 16, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 18, 2026. A portion of this video is sponsored by Seeking Alpha. Visit https://rickorford.com/sa for a 7-day free trial and a discount on your Seeking Alpha Premium annual membership. Past performance is not an indicator of future results. All investing involves a risk of loss. Individual investment results may vary. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this video. This video is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. All information and data on this YouTube Channel is solely for entertainment purposes. I'm not a financial advisor, nor licensed in any way to provide any financial advice. The information herein is based solely on my personal opinion and experience. All investments hold inherent risk, and the information provided on this YouTube Channel should not be interpreted as any kind of guidance, recommendation, offer, advice, or suggestion. Any ideas and strategies discussed on this channel should not be implemented without first considering your financial and personal circumstances or without consulting a financial professional.
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