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AMD's market cap surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, driven by a 10% surge in shares to $615.52. The company's data center revenue doubled year-over-year to $6.7 billion, with CEO Lisa Su calling it an 'excellent quarter.' AMD is the fourth U.S. semiconductor firm to reach this milestone, following NVIDIA, Broadcom, and Micron.

AMD's market cap hit $1 trillion on Monday, September 21, 2026, with shares rising 9.6% to $613.31. The surge was driven by AI demand and data center hardware investments, making AMD the fourth U.S. chipmaker to reach this milestone after Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron. AMD's shares have nearly tripled in value this year, reflecting strong investor confidence in its AI and data center products.

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AMD's market cap briefly hit $1.004 trillion on Sept. 21, 2026, as shares reached a record high near $615.52. The rally was driven by large AI infrastructure commitments from OpenAI and Oracle. Analysts are divided on AMD's future, with Raymond James setting a $641 target, while MarketBeat's consensus target is $565.13, suggesting potential downside. AMD is the fourth U.S. chipmaker to reach a $1 trillion valuation, following Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron.

AMD's stock surged 10% on September 21, 2026, reaching a peak of $615.52 and crossing the $1 trillion market cap milestone. This move surpassed Intel, making AMD the fourth chipmaker to join the trillion-dollar club. The rally was driven by a 180% year-to-date increase, fueled by strong data center revenue growth of 107% year over year, reaching $6.7 billion in Q2 2026. AMD's market cap is now approximately $1.004 trillion, while Intel's is around $648 billion.