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$Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ is set to report its earnings, and there are several factors to consider when assessing its prospects, including recent performance, analyst expectations, and technical analysis.

AMD Headquarters Santa Clara

In the previous quarter, AMD reported revenues of $5.36 billion, which was in line with analyst expectations but represented an 18.2% decline year-on-year. It was a challenging period for the company, with weak revenue guidance for the following quarter and a decline in its operating margin. These factors may have contributed to a sense of caution among investors.

Income statement

For the upcoming earnings report, analysts are anticipating a 2.32% year-on-year growth in revenue to reach $5.69 billion. This growth rate is notably slower than the 29% increase in revenue during the same quarter the previous year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $0.68 per share.

AMD's good track record of beating analysts' estimates

One key consideration is that analysts have become increasingly bearish about AMD's performance in the lead-up to the earnings report, with six downward revisions to revenue estimates in the last thirty days. Despite this, AMD has a track record of generally meeting or exceeding Wall Street's revenue estimates, having only missed them once over the last two years, on average exceeding expectations by 2.46%.

Looking at AMD's peer in the semiconductor industry, $Intel(INTC)$ has already reported its Q3 earnings results. Intel's revenues decreased by 7.69% year-on-year, but the company beat analyst estimates by 4.12%. Intel's stock price increased by 7.2% following its results. This result offers some insights into the overall climate of the semiconductor industry, which may impact AMD's performance.

SOXX Daily Chart shows Semiconductor stocks on a decline since August high

The broader tech sector has been facing pressure due to concerns about rising interest rates, and semiconductor stocks have not been immune to this. Over the last month, semiconductor shares have seen a decline of 9.04%, and AMD itself has fallen by 5.44% during the same period. This suggests that investors are cautious about the impact of economic factors on the industry.

AMD Daily Chart

Now, let's turn to the technical analysis of AMD's daily chart. AMD had previously broken out from a downtrend line drawn from June's high earlier this month. However, the price has since fallen back under this downtrend line, and it is currently trading just below it. With the earnings report looming, it's a critical juncture for the stock. The question for investors is whether this earnings announcement will serve as a catalyst for another breakout attempt, or if the price will face rejection and decline further.

In summary, AMD is approaching its earnings report amid some uncertainty in the semiconductor industry and growing bearish sentiment among analysts. The technical analysis suggests that the stock is at a pivotal point, with the potential for a breakout or further decline. As always, investing decisions should be based on a comprehensive analysis of the company's fundamentals, industry trends, and individual risk tolerance.

Given the recent challenges in the semiconductor industry, what factors do you think will have the most significant impact on AMD's performance after the earnings report? Is there a particular aspect of the company or the broader market that you believe will be a key driver of AMD's stock price movement?

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