AMD’s data center unit is now the primary driver of revenue and earnings growth. The company reported a gross margin of 53% and an operating income of $1.5 billion for the first quarter. Net income reached $1.4 billion, translating to diluted earnings per share of $0.84.

Key financial highlights:

• First quarter revenue: $10.3 billion
• Gross margin: 53%
• Operating income: $1.5 billion
• Net income: $1.4 billion
• Diluted earnings per share: $0.84
• Data Center segment revenue: $5.8 billion (up 57% year-over-year)

Dr. Lisa Su, AMD’s CEO, expressed enthusiasm about the results, stating, “We delivered an outstanding first quarter, driven by accelerating demand for AI infrastructure, with Data Center now the primary driver of our revenue and earnings growth.” This sentiment reflects a broader trend as companies increasingly invest in AI capabilities.

Jean Hu, AMD’s CFO, added that these results demonstrate the company’s momentum and operational leverage as they invest for accelerated growth while expanding profitability. The Client and Gaming segment also saw revenue climb to $3.6 billion, marking a 23% increase year-over-year.

Looking ahead:

For Q2 2026, AMD expects revenue to be approximately $11.2 billion. and The company anticipates continued server growth as supply scales to meet demand.

This robust performance positions AMD well in a competitive market dominated by advancements in technology like the AMD EPYC processors and AMD Radeon GPUs. As industry observers note this upward trajectory, AMD remains focused on harnessing the power of AI infrastructure to further enhance its offerings.

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In the earnings report, Meta disclosed capital expenditures totaling $19.84 billion, significantly under the average estimate of $27.57 billion. This shortfall has raised concerns among investors about the company’s spending priorities and its ability to sustain revenue growth in the face of increasing competition.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, expressed confidence in future investments: “I expect that we will invest a significant amount of capital over the coming years to pursue that opportunity.” This statement reflects a long-term vision focused on enhancing AI infrastructure.

Despite raising its full-year capital expenditure guidance to between $125 billion and $145 billion, investor sentiment has soured due to the missed user growth targets. Meta also maintained its full-year expense outlook at between $162 billion and $169 billion.

The company did see a slight increase in headcount, rising by 1% year-on-year to reach 77,986 employees as of March 31. Yet, this increase does little to alleviate concerns regarding its operational efficiency amidst rising costs.

Experts suggest that Meta’s focus on expanding its AI capabilities may take time to translate into tangible user engagement metrics. As one analyst pointed out, “This reflects our expectations for higher component pricing this year and, to a lesser extent, additional data center costs to support future year capacity.”

As technology stocks continue to show strong momentum—evidenced by the Nasdaq Composite’s recent rise of 14% for the month—Meta’s performance stands in stark contrast. Observers are keenly watching how these developments will influence Meta’s market position moving forward.

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