Key Points
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has experienced a dramatic turnaround over the last decade, with its share price increasing by 8,710% as of December 16, 2025. An investment of $10,000 in AMD a decade ago would now be worth approximately $881,310, compared to $33,210 for the same investment in the S&P 500 index.
This growth is largely attributed to the strategic leadership of CEO Lisa Su, who has diversified AMD’s product offerings beyond traditional PC sales and positioned the company towards high-performance gaming and data center technologies. Recently, AMD’s stock has surged by 79% in the last six months, solidifying its status as a key player in the artificial intelligence sector with its CPUs and GPUs.
