AMD Stock Drops Amid AI Demand Concerns and Trade Pressures
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares fell 6.28% to $151.63 on September 5, 2025, as analysts flagged weakening demand for its AI accelerators. Seaport Global downgraded the stock to 'Hold,' citing supply chain checks that revealed softer adoption trends. Citi maintained a neutral stance with a $180 price target, while Bank of America stayed bullish at $200—implying a 25% upside potential.
Trade tensions further clouded the outlook. A new U.S. policy mandates semiconductor firms, including AMD, Nvidia, and Intel, to allocate 15% of China-derived revenue to federal coffers. Despite the sell-off, AMD remains up 32% year-to-date, buoyed by its AI and server chip divisions.