http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=6524
Looks like all the AMD is doomed talk can finally end.
Looks like all the AMD is doomed talk can finally end.
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=6524
Looks like all the AMD is doomed talk can finally end.
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=6524
Looks like all the AMD is doomed talk can finally end.
AMD lost money in 2006.
This in and of itself does not mean doom and gloom, much of that was due to ATI acquisition true... but revenue is not the same as profit.
When the 2006 annual report comes out I think it will show that AMD had a spectacular year in terms of CPU sales. The ATI acquisition was a long-term investment and the purchase price is going to negatively effect their bottom line in 2006. As long as their operating income and expenses show a profit I don't see any reason to worry that they show an overall loss for the year.AMD lost money in 2006.
This in and of itself does not mean doom and gloom, much of that was due to ATI acquisition true... but revenue is not the same as profit.
When the 2006 annual report comes out I think it will show that AMD had a spectacular year in terms of CPU sales. The ATI acquisition was a long-term investment and the purchase price is going to negatively effect their bottom line in 2006. As long as their operating income and expenses show a profit I don't see any reason to worry that they show an overall loss for the year.Both companies should sell a boatload of CPU's for 2006/2007. Between the "price-wars", and VISTA's release, if you have anything below a 3.0GHz P4/2.0GHz A64, you'd be silly not to take advantage of the cheap prices.....especially in jumping on the dual-core bandwagon.AMD lost money in 2006.
This in and of itself does not mean doom and gloom, much of that was due to ATI acquisition true... but revenue is not the same as profit.
MSN Money shows that over the last 12 months, AMD had 5.6 Billion dollars in sales, negative 166 Million dollars in profit, and a negative 2.44% profit margin. I guess you guys pegged it - they sold a lot of chips and still lost a lot of money. However, the picture is not as gloomy as I thought. To only lose 166 million dollars after the ATI acquistion doesn't sound so bad. Especially when you're comparing it to 5 Billion dollars in sales. Still - I don't think AMD is out of the woods yet. They still have to get product out there that will compete with Intel and NVidia.
Rob
Ok for all of you wanting the no-BS AMD only numbers not counting Spansion or ATI here goes.....
2005
Total Revenue: 5.8 billion (1.9 billion was from spansion) = 3.9 billion
2006
Total Revenue 5.6 billion (398 million was from ATI) = 5.2 billion
So we have an apples to apples AMD revenue comparison of 5.2 billion for 2006 versus 3.9 billion for 2005, or a year over year revenue increase of
33.3%. Still very respectable, but nowhere near 91%.
Ok for all of you wanting the no-BS AMD only numbers not counting Spansion or ATI here goes.....
2005
Total Revenue: 5.8 billion (1.9 billion was from spansion) = 3.9 billion
2006
Total Revenue 5.6 billion (398 million was from ATI) = 5.2 billion
So we have an apples to apples AMD revenue comparison of 5.2 billion for 2006 versus 3.9 billion for 2005, or a year over year revenue increase of
33.3%. Still very respectable, but nowhere near 91%.
Ok for all of you wanting the no-BS AMD only numbers not counting Spansion or ATI here goes.....
2005
Total Revenue: 5.8 billion (1.9 billion was from spansion) = 3.9 billion
2006
Total Revenue 5.6 billion (398 million was from ATI) = 5.2 billion
So we have an apples to apples AMD revenue comparison of 5.2 billion for 2006 versus 3.9 billion for 2005, or a year over year revenue increase of
33.3%. Still very respectable, but nowhere near 91%.
I don't see how they're hurting Intel even though Intel took a loss too. AMD still doesn't have the market share nor do they have the boatloads of cash that Intel does. I'm in agreement with you and just wanted to throw in my two cents
I don't see how they're hurting Intel even though Intel took a loss too. AMD still doesn't have the market share nor do they have the boatloads of cash that Intel does. I'm in agreement with you and just wanted to throw in my two cents
And I say it can since it has been really going on since the 80s and AMD is now at 25% of the world market. This may increase slightly this quarter as new initiatives seem to be picking up steam and design wins.
AMD is down right now only because of the acquisition and the lack of real understanding from analysts. Intel is in a declining march YoY but they are given a lighter punishment whereas AMD is a lot of people's punching bag no matter what they do.
Business doesn't have to fair but businesses have to be run by people. You take that how you will. I know you'll take the opportunity to gain more Brood converts and hope I can help you. Large groups of idiots can be turned on each other.