An Insider Just Bought AMD Stock for the First Time in 12 Years. Should You Jump on Board Now?

As artificial intelligence (AI) drives unprecedented demand and the company carves out a larger share of the PC and server CPU markets, one might expect Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to be riding high. But reality tells a different story.

Since peaking in early 2024, AMD shares have taken a major hit, and 2025 isn’t shaping up to be much better, with the stock still struggling in the red on a YTD basis. While AMD’s fundamentals appear strong, the company’s struggles with its gaming and embedded segments in 2024 remain major weak spots, dragging down overall investor sentiment. A sharp decline in gaming revenue and weak embedded sales due to excess inventory have overshadowed growth in key areas.