AMD Stock Up 55% in April as Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Launches and AI Deals Boost Growth
AMD stock jumped 55% in April on a 16-day SOX rally of 38.7%, outpacing Nvidia, Broadcom and Micron. It launched the $899 twin 3D V-Cache Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, secured multi-billion-dollar AI contracts boosting forecast data-center revenue growth above 60% and plans MI450 GPU shipments in H2 2026.
1. April Stock Surge and SOX Rally
In April, AMD shares jumped 55% as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index extended a 16-day winning streak, rising 38.7% and lifting AMD past Nvidia, Broadcom and Micron in sector performance.
2. Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Launch
AMD introduced its new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, the first twin 3D V-Cache processor, featuring 16 cores, 32 threads and an expanded cache at an $899 price point aimed at high-end computing workloads.
3. AI Contracts and Data-Center Outlook
The company has secured multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure agreements, including a 6GW deployment with Meta, and anticipates data-center revenue growth above 60% as it prepares MI450 GPU shipments in H2 2026.